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Understanding the child custody procedure in Florida

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Child Custody on Thursday, September 10, 2020.

If you are in the process of going through a divorce as a parent in Florida, one of the most important issues for you is keeping custody of your children. The thought of not spending a significant amount of quality time with your children is likely to create a lot of fear in you, but you may be unaware of how you can prevent this situation from coming about.

Take the time to understand how child custody works in Florida. By doing so, you will be able to have a bigger impact on the final outcome of the child custody proceedings. The following is an overview of what you need to know.

How can I get the best outcome in a Florida divorce

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Property Division on Friday, September 4, 2020.

Making sure that you get the best possible outcome when going through a divorce is essential for your future mental and financial wellbeing. Taking early action to understand the laws that you will be subject to is one of the most important ways to ensure that you are prepared.

If you are going through a divorce in Florida, your marital assets will be divided equitably. This means that any assets that are deemed to be shared between you and your divorcing spouse will not automatically be divided 50/50 by the courts, but they will instead be divided in a way that the divorce courts deem to be fair and just.

What should high-asset divorces be treated differently?

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in High Asset Divorce on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

All divorces are different. The ease with which you are able to go through a divorce will depend on a number of factors, including how much you can trust your former spouse and how well you can get along with them. Another significant factor is the extent of the marital assets that need to be divided, as well as the income of each spouse.

If you consider yourself to be a high-asset individual or in a high-asset marriage, the large quanity of property involved in your split will complicate the divorce process to some degree. It also means that there is more at stake during the split. That's why those in a high-asset marriage who are considering filing for divorce should take early action to form a divorce strategy. The following are some reasons why high-asset divorces should be treated differently.

How can I influence alimony in Florida?

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Alimony on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

Alimony is one of the most important financial aspects of a divorce settlement. Many people going through a divorce place a large emphasis on the division of assets, without realizing that an unfair alimony settlement could put them at a severe financial disadvantage.

This is why it is important to understand how the law applies to your situation, and what you can do to influence the alimony agreement. The following are some key things that you should know if you want to gain the best possible alimony settlement for yourself.

Fighting for custody as a Florida father

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Child Custody on Thursday, August 13, 2020.

As a father, you may feel that you have a disadvantage when it comes to getting custody of your child. You may find it difficult to show that you and the child have a strong bond that should be maintained, especially if you did not have the chance to spend time with your child in the first months or years of their life.

If you want to have custody rights and help bring up your child but you fear that there will be obstacles in the way, it is important that you simply start the process so that you can begin to make progress. The following is an overview of some things you should know if you are fighting for custody as a father in Florida.

How equitable distribution works in Florida

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Property Division on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.

Divorce proceedings require spouses to split their marital assets. This is one of the most important aspects of divorce - if you fail to get a good settlement, it could negatively affect you for years to come.

This is why it is so important that you have a good understanding of how the law applies to divorces in Florida. By doing so, you'll have the best possible chance of getting a good financial settlement. The following is an overview of how assets are divided in Florida divorces.

How is child support calculated in Florida?

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Child Support on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

If a non-custodial parent earns an income, it is the right of the custodial parent to file for child support. If a parent is ordered to pay child support, they will be legally obliged to do so, and failing to do so could lead to serious legal consequences. Child support calculations and obligations vary by state, which is why it's important to have a good understanding of the law in your own state of residence.

In Florida, child support obligations are calculated based on the non-custodial parent's income. Additional expenses such as health insurance, childcare, and education expenses are added to the basic award. The following is an overview of the income that is used to calculate child support obligations.

Dealing with judgmental people during divorce

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, July 24, 2020.

The only people who should have an opinion on a divorce are the couple who are going through it. While divorce is a very personal choice that takes bravery and courage, many people are quick to judge and accuse the person filing for divorce of being manipulative, greedy, or selfish.

If you want to file for a divorce but you are worried about being judged by your friends, family, and acquaintances, you should make sure that you have a solid support network around you. Even if you don't have access to a good support network, you should work on positive self-talk so that you can always stand by the decisions you have made. The following are some strategies for dealing with judgemental people during a divorce.

Can I predict my alimony payments in Florida?

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Alimony on Friday, July 17, 2020.

No matter whether you have already committed to filing for divorce or you are merely considering it, it's likely that you have thought about whether you will be entitled to alimony payments, otherwise known as spousal support, as part of your divorce settlement. If you have not thought about this until now, it's probably time that you conduct research so that you have a good understanding of whether you'll be entitled to alimony.

Generally, alimony tends to be awarded for a limited amount of time to the spouse who earns less. If you are wondering whether you will be awarded alimony, you should look to the laws here in Florida.

Some assets are more valuable than others

On behalf of Mark Abzug of Law Offices of Mark Abzug, P.A. posted in Property Division on Wednesday, July 8, 2020.

It goes without saying that property division has the potential to slow down the divorce process. And it also goes without saying that some assets are more important to you than others, typically as a result of the value.

As you prepare for divorce, create a property division checklist that outlines all your assets and the value of each one. You can also use this checklist to make note of which assets are marital and individual property.

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