Understanding Alimony: Beyond the Numbers in Divorce
Alimony isn't just about math; it's about understanding needs, abilities, and the realities of life post-divorce. Let’s look into the complexities of alimony, focusing on recent changes in Florida law and what they mean for you.
Divorce: What is Equitable Distribution?
Navigating the waters of divorce can be tricky, especially when it comes to splitting assets. Many people assume that it is as simple as a 50/50 division. However, under Florida law, that’s not always the case.
Divorce: What is mediation and is it right for me?
Mediation is a cost effective alternative to traditional divorce for couples that can agree on major issues like property distribution or child custody.
Getting Your Finances Organized During A Separation
When you separate, it's important to sort out your finances right away, no matter how congenial your divorce is.
Separation Dos and Don’ts – Keeping Your Separation Private
It's hard when you separate, but how much should you share at this early stage? Read more to discover what to say when you separate.
Common Social Media Mistakes During a Divorce – What They Are and Why
Let’s talk about a few social media mistakes that people commonly make during divorce and explain why it’s so important to avoid them.
Divorce Impacts on Your Health
We all know that going through a divorce can be stressful, but what ways will it directly affect your body? And how can you combat some of its effects?
Family Law - Stepparent Adoption
Florida Statute Chapter 63 governs step parent adoptions in the State of Florida. How does this affect you?
Grandparents Do Not Have Rights in Florida – or Do They?
When faced with divorce or another form of family separation, grandparents are frequently left out of the equation for timesharing or visitation with the children involved – their grandchildren. What does this mean for you?
How to Create a Parenting Plan that Works
A Parenting Plan is a written agreement between both parents about how a child should be raised. The Plan has two parts…
Defining Equitable Distribution
Equitable Distribution is the way your marital property is divided up. Marital property comes in two categories: assets and liabilities. It's called "equitable" because each party is supposed to get an equal value of assets and liabilities. This leaves you and your spouse with the same net worth after divorce.
How is Child Support Calculated?
Child support is defined as the long-term payments one parent makes to another for childcare costs. Unlike alimony, it is almost entirely based on an objective mathematical calculation. There is little wiggle room. Also, unlike alimony, the duration doesn't depend on the marriage's length. Instead, it is based on the ages of the children.
Domestic Violence: What to Do if You've Been Served with an Injunction
If you have received a Petition or Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence, make sure to follow every part of the order.
Domestic Violence: What to Do if You've Been Hurt
If you are a victim of domestic violence, we can help you.
Post Divorce Adjustment to Parenting Plan
When children are involved, the divorce process can often lead to life-long commitments, such as those in the parenting plan and child support payments. When those commitments aren't met, one of two things can happen.
Paternity Case Breakdown
Any case in which the partners have never been married but have had children together is called a Paternity case.