No Florida resident will be surprised to learn that dividing marital assets is one of the most difficult issues in a divorce. The difficulty is compounded for couples who own significant assets or who have been for many years. For most couples, the family home is the...
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Understanding the role of a guardian ad litem
Parents going through a divorce may have questions about the child custody process. It is common for this process to include a guardian ad litem, but parents may not understand their role. In Florida, a guardian ad litem is a person who represents the child’s best...
How are child support orders enforced?
There are a variety of ways of enforcing a child support order which are important for parents who pay or receive child support to be familiar with. Because child support is for the support, care and maintenance of the child, it is important that it is paid and that...
Different types of alimony in Florida
Divorcing Florida couples often have many questions about alimony. A higher earning spouse may have concerns about their ability to pay, and how long they will have to pay for, while the lower earning spouse may worry about their ability to make ends meet after a...
Navigating the alimony vs. property decision
In divorce, as in life, rarely do you get to have it all. Parties must make multiple difficult decisions throughout the separation process. For many spouses, one of the most confounding ultimatums they are faced with is alimony or property. Dependent spouses are...
Why the marital standard of living matters in an alimony dispute
The outcome of an alimony dispute can set your financial stage for years or even decades to come. That’s why it’s critical that you understand how the court assesses these matters and what you can do to better position yourself for success. One way to do that is to...
How do I keep a budget in a high asset divorce?
Divorce costs can escalate quickly, especially for high-asset divorces. Often, for those that seldom worry about money, the financial reality of a divorce can be lost in the process. This is why it is so important to try and maintain a divorce budget, or at the very...
What should we do about our home during divorce?
The property division process can be challenging for any divorcing couple but when it comes to dividing the family home, the process may become especially emotional and difficult. To help prepare for property division and what to do with the family home, divorcing...
Creating a child custody plan that works best for your kids
Parenting duties are a big deal. It is important to make sure that your children have the care and attention they need to build a bright future. During divorce, you will need to present the court with an agreement, or at least information, about your plan for the best...
If I get a divorce, will I be able to collect Social Security?
Going through a divorce brings up a lot of questions you may have never before considered. Issues like property division, child custody and spousal support are things you’ll likely learn a lot about. But one question that doesn’t get asked as much is about Social...
