Divorce often brings immediate financial challenges. You may need time to adjust to new housing, transportation costs or everyday expenses. Florida courts address this short transition period with a type of support known as bridge-the-gap alimony. Understanding the...
You've finalized your divorce and custody agreement with your ex-spouse. Now, you're ready to move forward with your life. But as you consider dating again, one question weighs on your mind: Could a new relationship affect your custody of your child? How a new...
Going through a divorce is already hard as it is, but finding out your partner has hidden money, property or financial assets adds more emotional strain. Concealment of finances may stem from fear of losing property or money during the allocation process, resentment...
When alimony comes up in Coral Springs, Florida, income becomes the center of the discussion. Many people assume income only means a paycheck, but the law looks at a broader financial picture. That wider view can affect both the amount and length of support. What...
Alimony payments usually remain fixed but Florida law allows courts to adjust them in certain cases. Courts may grant modifications when either party experiences a major, permanent and unexpected financial shift. Understanding the requirement for modification Florida...
Divorce can create complex questions about your financial future. For some couples, retirement accounts represent the largest financial assets they possess. Understanding how Florida law divides these accounts can help you anticipate the financial impact of divorce....
Medical care can create extra costs for your child beyond regular expenses. In Florida, child support may include more than just housing and food. Insurance premiums, doctor visits, prescriptions and other medical bills often influence how courts calculate support....
Divorce can change routines faster than expected. As you shift from married life to single living, you may encounter short-term costs before you’ve even settled your long-term plans. In Florida, you may look to bridge-the-gap alimony as a potential way to cover...
Courts in Coral Springs and across Florida treat cohabitation as a supportive relationship, so moving in with someone lets the paying spouse ask a judge to reduce or end alimony. Since 2023, Florida law favors reducing or ending alimony when the paying spouse proves a...
A parenting plan is essential for ensuring that both parents are present in nurturing a child’s upbringing. It should cover various aspects of the family, including potential gaps in your time-sharing schedule. This is where the Right of First Refusal (ROFR) becomes a...