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How to Enforce an Alimony Order in Florida
Oftentimes in divorce settlements, the court will order the higher earning spouse to pay alimony, also known as spousal support, to the lesser earning spouse in the relationship. This is intended to help the lesser earning spouse maintain their standard of living and transition into becoming financially independent on their own. However, sometimes the… Read More »
Can my Medical Marijuana Use Affect my Parenting Plan?
Marijuana laws around the country are changing, but one important law has not changed: the Controlled Substances Act, which lists cannabis as a Schedule I drug. This means that if you are a parent who uses marijuana medically or recreationally, you can face scrutiny from your former partner for engaging in illegal activities. He… Read More »
Your Rights Against the Dissipation of Marital Assets
It is one thing to begin preparing for a divorce by gathering the relevant financial documentation and other paperwork a spouse knows will be necessary for the filing. It’s another thing entirely to begin transferring marital assets or spending them to avoid splitting the property with your spouse during the equitable distribution of property… Read More »
What is a Child Time Sharing Schedule?
If you are getting a divorce and a minor child is involved, one of the most important aspects of your divorce agreement with your spouse will be the child time sharing schedule. While most states use the terms custody and visitation when referring to child issues in divorce, Florida uses the term child sharing…. Read More »
What Type of Alimony is Right for Your Divorce?
The payment of alimony during and after a divorce is a common practice for spouses in Florida. The purpose of alimony, also known as spousal support, is to help maintain the lifestyle for the lesser-earning spouse and to help as she becomes financially independent. Florida law has five different types of alimony payments available… Read More »
What is a Simplified Divorce?
When most people think about the typical divorce, they imagine a highly contentious situation with constant fighting, high levels of stress, and a lengthy court battle. However, some divorces can be done with little no argument between spouses with what is known as a simplified divorce. Although this is sometimes referred to as a… Read More »
What Happens to my Parenting Plan When my Child Goes Off to College?
Your child graduating from high school and heading off to college is a big moment for any parent. When your child heads away to college – or even if your child opts to stay local and instead attend a community college or vocational program, his or her schedule will inevitably change once he or… Read More »
Federal Tax Laws Eliminate Alimony Deduction
New federal tax laws that went into effect on January 1 have eliminated the deduction for alimony on federal income taxes. What was once seen as a major incentive for the payment of spousal support is now gone for couples considering divorce. This change in the law, as well as other federal tax law… Read More »
What Can I Do if my Spouse Refuses to Agree to Pay Alimony?
In many divorces, an alimony order is part of the divorce order. When a couple negotiates their own divorce, they craft their own alimony order – which is easy when both parties agree to its terms, and much less easy when one spouse refuses to entertain the idea that his or her partner should… Read More »
What Kind of Parenting Plan is Best for a Baby?
When a couple with one or more minor children divorces, a child custody order – commonly known as a parenting plan – is part of their divorce settlement. Every parenting plan created by Florida courts is personally tailored to the child’s specific needs. The child’s age plays a significant role in determining the plan… Read More »