Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Use of Annuities to Improve How Alimony Works
All Family Law Group, P.A., is collaborating with The Planning Partners* to help our divorcing clients to improve their chances for an alimony settlement beneficial to both parties. Annuity contracts can provide a combination of either more benefits for the same money or at less cost for the same benefits and they can deal… Read More »
Is an Income Deduction Order transferable to another employer?
Question from AVVO.com: She quit her last job as a paralegal for a personal injury lawyer to get out of the Income Withholding order. The income withholding order was just done couple months ago with the employers name on it. Can I send that to the new employer even if there name is not… Read More »
What if a house that my wife and I own is not included in the divorce?
When people are married and they purchase a house together, the house is automatically titled as tenants in the entirety, which means that each party owns the entire house and this is referred to as an undivided interest in the property. Both have the right to occupy it and use the property and they each… Read More »
