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What Happens When My Ex-Spouse Does Not Pay the Debts Assigned to Them in Divorce?
It is an all-too common scenario—one or more joint debts are allocated to one spouse in a divorce, and that spouse, whether out of spite or necessity, does not pay the debt. As a result, both spouses’ credit scores suffer. In some instances, the other spouse goes so far as to file bankruptcy. Whether… Read More »
Is it Illegal to Refuse a Court-Ordered Paternity Test?
DNA tests serve many purposes in today’s society, including but not limited to growing family trees, identifying archeological remains, solving cold cases, and tracking down long-lost relatives. By far one of the most far reaching impacts of DNA tests, however, is their ability to establish paternity and therefore ensure that the right man is… Read More »
Changes to Florida Alimony Law, Effective 2019
If you and your spouse plan to get a divorce, you should probably be aware that any divorce that is not finalized before January 1, 2019 will be subject to new law concerning the taxability and deductibility of alimony. Currently, unless otherwise specifically designated, alimony is taxable to the recipient and deductible for tax… Read More »
Voluntary Impoverishment: What is It and How Can You Hold Your Child’s Other Parent Accountable?
When a couple parts ways and a child is involved, child support is almost a guarantee. Florida courts use a set formula to determine how much a parent will pay in child support to ensure utmost fairness across the state. That formula takes into consideration a number of factors, two of which include the… Read More »
What Florida Prenuptial Agreements Can and Cannot Protect
Although prenuptial agreements are incredibly important, only a small percentage of couples who are either already married or plan to get married have a prenuptial agreement in place. That being said, many attorneys have seen an increase in the request for prenuptial agreements. Though most people will tell you that they understand what a… Read More »
Provisions You Should Consider Including in Your Boca Raton Parenting Plan
Though Florida parenting plans are not set in stone, once a schedule is made and agreed upon, they are difficult to modify. For this reason, it is important to consider every possible scenario that might occur between you, your child, and your child’s other parent in the future. At the Law Offices of David… Read More »
Requirements for an Annulment in Florida
For some people, such as those who are very religious or those who do not want a divorce on their relationship track record, annulment is an attractive option when it comes to ending their unions. Unlike some states in which annulment is not an option, Florida does recognize annulment as a means for ending… Read More »
Financial Disclosure in a Florida Divorce
Like most other states, Florida requires the parties of a divorce to complete a Family Law Financial Affidavit. This form is designed to make the divorce process—or, the property division aspect of it—as smooth and transparent as possible. This form ensures that both parties are aware of all debts and assets that exist. Those… Read More »
Your Rights When Your Child’s Other Parent Denies Timesharing with the Child
Parenting as a team is not easy, but parenting on opposite teams is much more difficult. It is not uncommon for married couples to disagree about everything from punishment styles to what the child is and is not allowed to wear to school, but while those arguments typically end in compromise, split parents typically… Read More »
Protecting Your Inheritance in a Florida Divorce
For many people, an inheritance from a deceased loved one is more about the sentimental value than the actual monetary value. For this reason, when divorce is imminent, many people want to ensure that their inheritance stays with them. While that should be as simple as showing proof that Grandma Judy passed down her… Read More »
