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Social Media May Impact the Disposition of Your Florida Divorce
Marital issues or conflict can be emotionally troubling, and sometimes people tend to act out of character when having issues with their spouse or significant other. Individuals may engage in behavior in which they normally do not, such as going out with friends to bars or nightclubs or spending money irresponsibly. Often, these and… Read More »
What Factors does a Court Consider when Awarding Florida Alimony?
The end of a marriage can be a trying time, both emotionally and financially. For many people, fundamental aspects of their daily life will change dramatically, including where they live, how often they see their children, their day-to-day routine, and even whether or not they have a job. In some cases, one of the… Read More »
Obtaining Past Due Child Support in Florida After Children Become Adults
With regard to child support in the state of Florida, the general rule is that child support terminates when a child reaches 18 years of age. However, the general rule does not apply when child support is still owed for any time prior to the child’s reaching adult legal status. Under these circumstances, the… Read More »
Don’t Believe the Hype: Collaborative Law Is Not Without Disadvantages
Collaborative law is an alternate form of dispute resolution in the family law context. While proponents contend that collaborative law is both less expensive and more effective than traditional, adversarial law, it can actually drag out disputes in matters of divorce and child custody, thereby increasing costs. The Facts About Collaborative Law The first… Read More »
Divorce, Annulment and Separation in Florida
Florida is known for being one of the states with the highest divorce rates. The decision to divorce your spouse should be given much thought and consideration, and it is important to be familiar with Florida law regarding divorce and whether there are any other available options. It’s quite possible you will have a… Read More »
Proposed Alimony Revision Legislation in Florida
Florida legislation currently creates a presumption of permanent alimony for long-term marriages, while simultaneously creating a presumption against permanent alimony in short-term marriages. This legislation has drawn the attention of numerous family law attorneys, legislators, and members of the public. In the summer of the 2013, the Florida legislature attempted to revise the current… Read More »
Later in Life Divorce & Finances
America’s divorce rate might be on the decline for most age groups, but amongst one group it’s hitting record highs. Who’s behind the spike? Baby boomers. The divorce rate for the over-50 crowd has more than tripled in the past 20 years, and the trend shows little chance of slowing. With Americanslivinglonger and looking… Read More »
When Does Child Support End in Florida?
Many divorcing parents are aware of their obligation to support their children, and some are familiar with how the amount they have to pay is decided. Fewer are aware of how long their obligation to support their children continues. Payment Lasts Until Child Reaches Majority Age In general, a parent must pay child support… Read More »
Divorced and Moving On….with the Court’s Permission in Florida
Picture this: you’re divorced from your former spouse with whom you have a minor child. During the divorce proceedings, you are deemed the custodial parent. You and your former spouse get along amicably and follow the child visitation plans without issue. A few years following the divorce, you get an offer for your dream job… Read More »
Reaffirmation Agreements in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you will either retain or surrender your secured property. You will probably have to sign a reaffirmation agreement if you are going to keep your property, for example, your vehicle and your home. The reaffirmation agreement basically will reaffirm the amount remaining on the loan, interest rate and the… Read More »
