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Tax Implications for Your Divorce
Once you and your spouse decide to file for divorce many issues can arise quickly; however, not everyone considers the tax implications of a divorce as one of those major issues. Certain decisions made during the divorce process can ultimately have a massive impact on your taxes. Considerations must be made during discussions about… Read More »
Reviewing Parenting Time During the Coronavirus Outbreak
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic upending lives across the country, divorced parents with minor children are facing particular difficulties. Schools are shutting down and “stay in place” orders are requiring parents to teach and watch their kids at home while also attempting to work remotely. This may be a good time to review your… Read More »
Child Custody in Florida
The determination of child custody in a Florida divorce case is often an emotional, stressful, and complex issue. Child custody is often a multifaceted matter that takes into account many different factors when determining what arrangement is in the best interests of the child. As a parent, it is important to understand the various… Read More »
How Cohabitation Affects Alimony
In many Florida divorce cases, the wealthier spouse will pay the other spouse alimony during and after the proceedings. Spousal support is intended to help the spouse less well-off adjust to becoming financially independent and maintain a standard of living following the end of the marriage. However, if the recipient spouse begins to cohabitate… Read More »
When Can You Modify Alimony Payments in Florida?
In many cases of Florida divorce, the higher earning spouse may pay alimony to the lesser earning spouse during and after the proceedings. Once the divorce agreement is finalized, the types and amounts of alimony are set; however, in certain situations the court may allow for a modification of the spousal support amounts. If… Read More »
When Can You Modify a Child Custody Agreement?
When children are involved in a Florida divorce, one of the most important aspects of the divorce will be the child custody and visitation agreement, which is Florida is formally known as the Parenting Plan. This Plan outlines how the parties will make decisions for the child(ren), school-related issues, travel issues, as well as… Read More »
The Pros and Cons of Getting the House in a Divorce
One of the biggest issues that a couple grapples with during a Florida divorce case is who will get the house after the divorce is finalized. For most people, there are pros and cons to getting the primary residence in a divorce, and it is important to speak with your attorney before deciding whether… Read More »
When Will One Spouse Assume More Marital Debt?
Florida operates as an equitable distribution state when it comes to divorce cases. This means that the court splits all marital assets and debts equitably, but not always equally. In certain situations, the court may be willing to assign more debt to one spouse over the other. If you are contemplating a divorce in… Read More »
Does Child Support End When My Kid Turns Eighteen?
Common sense would tell you that child support ends when a child becomes a legal adult at eighteen years old. However, Florida law provides for some circumstances when child support may extend beyond your child’s eighteenth birthday. Before stopping child support payments to your former spouse, be sure to review the unique circumstances of… Read More »
How To Create a Valid Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial agreements are valuable tools for protecting you and your fiancé’s property interests prior to a marriage. A prenuptial agreement dictates prior to the marriage what the circumstances will be if the couple ever gets divorced and can also help solidify inheritance rights for blended families. It is important that you and your soon… Read More »
