Child support is an essential component in making sure the child’s needs are taken care of by both parents if the parents are divorced or were never married to one another and are no longer in a relationship. However, life is fluid and a person’s circumstances may...
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The four types of alimony in Florida
The topic of alimony is often a hot-button issue when Floridians divorce. Both sides want to see a fair outcome, and no two situations are the same. Florida law recognizes that different circumstances may call for different outcomes and thus recognizes four types of...
Should January really be known as divorce month?
There is a historical argument that when individuals ring in the New Year, they may be compelled to file for divorce from their spouses. The idea is that with the change in year comes plans for a brighter and happier future. Some Floridians may take the holiday as an...
What if alimony is not paid because the obligor is unemployed?
When there is an order that a former spouse pay alimony to the other former spouse, it is imperative that the payments be made on time and in full. Circumstances may arise where the paying spouse (the obligor) is unemployed, underemployed or without income. For the...
Can judges deviate from the child support guidelines?
Raising children in Florida is not always an easy job. There are many decisions that parents need to make for the children and it can also be difficult to ensure they are following the right path. It can also be costly. Parents need to provide for their children’s...
Three options for dividing the family business in a divorce
Owning and operating a family business in Fort Lauderdale can be a lucrative endeavor and a point of pride and tradition. However, sometimes a couple’s marriage is not as successful as the family business and they will decide to divorce. If so, they will have to...
What does “change in circumstances” mean to modify child support?
When there is a child support order in Florida, the goal is to ensure the child’s best interests are met and the parents can provide the care necessary to achieve that. However, when a paying parent or the receiving parent has a different situation that requires a...
Are you worried about your prenuptial agreement?
A prenuptial agreement can be a great way to protect your financial interests as you enter marriage. Such an agreement can set expectations and alleviate some of the tension that your marriage might otherwise face. Yet, if the time comes to dissolve your marriage,...
Property division and a marital home: How are proceeds shared?
There are many issues that may be in dispute in a Florida divorce. Although child custody, child support and alimony generally come to the forefront, property division is also a contentious topic. For a couple that owns a home, the sale of the property and who is...
Factors used to determine child custody in Florida
There are many parents in the Fort Lauderdale area who are no longer with their child’s other birth parent. In situations where parents had a tumultuous breakup putting the past aside and focusing on the best interests of their child can be difficult. When parents are...
