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Factors Considered in Florida Alimony Cases
Typically, one of the biggest issues of contention in any Florida divorce is the matter of alimony. Usually, a judge will encourage a couple filing for divorce to determine alimony on their own, but if they cannot come to an agreement on spousal support, the court will rule on the issue. Florida law provides… Read More »
Benefits of Having a Lawyer for a Simplified Divorce
Florida allows for two types of divorce petitions: regular dissolution of marriage and simplified dissolution of marriage. Only certain couples qualify for a simplified divorce, which is usually much faster and cheaper than a traditional divorce. However, even if a couple qualifies for a simplified divorce they should still consider hiring a knowledgeable attorney… Read More »
How Does Separate Property Become Commingled?
One of the most significant issues in any Florida divorce is the distribution of property. All property brought to the marriage by each spouse is considered separate property, while everything received during the marriage is called marital property (unless it was received during the marriage by way of gift or inheritance to one spouse)…. Read More »
What is a Substantial Change in Circumstances?
Whenever a former spouse wishes to modify a ruling in their divorce, the phrase always referenced is whether there is a “substantial change in circumstances.” However, not many people know exactly what counts as a substantial change in circumstances and what it looks like in practice when applied to different issues in a divorce…. Read More »
Terminating Parental Rights in Florida
The decision to terminate a parent’s legal rights is serious and often emotionally charged. It can happen for many reasons, ranging from concerning issues of parental fitness to exciting prospects of adoption. Whatever the reason, the Law Offices of David L. Hirschberg in Boca Raton are here to help explain and guide you through… Read More »
How to Prepare for a Divorce During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed considerable stress on many marriages and exposed issues that prove to be too much for some couples. If you are considering filing for divorce, there are some steps that you can take during the pandemic to prepare for this big step in your life. At the Law Offices of… Read More »
How To Protect Your Business in a Divorce
For most business owners, their company is the single most valuable asset that they own. However, this can cause significant difficulties when it comes to filing for divorce. Thankfully, there are steps that business owners can take to protect their interests during a Florida divorce. To learn more about your legal options from an… Read More »
Reasons Why a Child Support Order May Be Reduced
In every case of divorce and paternity where a minor child is involved, the court will establish a child support order to maintain the standard of living for the child and cover their daily expenses. This amount is set by the support order and does not typically change unless there is a substantial change… Read More »
How To Enforce Child Support
Child support is not the right of either parent—it is the right of a child. Accordingly, it cannot be waived by either parent. Each paternity and divorce case must end with a child support calculation. However, there are times when a parent does not make their child support payments and falls into arrears. As… Read More »
When Divorce Mediation May Not Work For You
In most counties in Florida, a case is not permitted to proceed to trial without the parties having attended mediation at least once. The timing of attending mediation differs depending on the parties, issues in the case, and other factors. Some parties are eager or willing to attend mediation as early in the process… Read More »
