Category Archives: General
Enforcing a Florida Alimony Order
There are many reasons why former spouses fall behind on alimony payments. The loss of a job or medical issues can be honest reasons why payments may fall behind; however, some former spouses simply get tired of making payments or purposefully quit a job in order to avoid sending alimony to the other former… Read More »
Florida Child Custody Relocation Rules
When child custody is determined by a family court, the decision is partially based on the current residence of each parent. However, if one parent wants to move after the custody arrangement has been agreed to, Florida’s child relocation rules determine whether or not the move will be allowed. Florida Relocation Law The Florida… Read More »
Florida Uncontested Divorce
When a Florida couple that wishes to divorce meets certain requirements, they can participate in an “uncontested divorce” proceeding. When both spouses agree to the terms of property division, alimony, child support, and custody it is possible to be eligible for this procedure. Going through an uncontested divorce has many advantages over the long,… Read More »
Modifying or Terminating Alimony or Spousal Support Due to Cohabitation
After a divorce, many couples have the requirement that one former spouse pay alimony, or spousal support, to the other former spouse until that spouse remarries or either spouse dies. However, alimony awards may be modified or terminated upon a showing of significantly changed circumstances. Cohabitation of the alimony-receiving spouse has been recognized as… Read More »
Necessary Documents in a Florida Divorce
Regardless of whether the divorce is contested or uncontested, amicable or less so, every divorce comes with a lot of paperwork. Documentation is needed for every aspect of a divorce: separation of assets, alimony, child support, and more. If you or someone that you know is getting a divorce, consider collecting these documents before… Read More »
Types of Florida Alimony or Spousal Support
Many people going through a divorce in Florida believe not only that alimony or spousal support is mandatory, but that only one type of alimony exists. In reality, Florida law establishes six different types of alimony that the court can award in divorce cases, with differing lengths and requirements attached to each. Alimony requirements… Read More »
Establishing Paternity
Every child deserves to have a father, and when you establish paternity you give rights to the father, mother, and child in the family. Some of the benefits of establishing paternity include gaining information regarding medical history, knowing the identity of the child’s father, establishing inheritance rights, possible health or life insurance, and child… Read More »
Factors in Florida Division of Property
One of the biggest concerns for divorcing spouses is how to divide the marital property. Florida applies state statutes and the judge’s deference in determining who gets what in the divorce. Under Florida law, marital property is split under the concept of “equitable division.” Property is split according to what the judge deems is… Read More »
Protecting Your Fair Share of Property During a Divorce in Florida
The process of going through a divorce can be an extremely stressful experience. This is especially the case when one’s fair share of financial assets, investments, personal property, and real estate is in jeopardy. The stress can affect not just your financial well-being, but also your physical and emotional health. Divorce has been shown to… Read More »