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Changing A Child Support Order After A Divorce Is Final
Once a judge orders child support in a divorce proceeding, the amount ordered is not final and permanent when the divorce decree is issued. It is always possible for the parents of the child to ask a court to increase or decrease the amount of money ordered to be paid. This increase or decrease… Read More »
Acquiring Separate Property After Marriage
When it comes to the division of property in Florida during a divorce, the court usually divides the property in an equal manner unless it can determine by looking at certain factors that another kind of division is more appropriate. This division applies to marital property only, which usually means property that was acquired… Read More »
Why it is Important to Understand Tax Implications Before Settling
Celebrity divorces can get pretty ugly for two reasons: 1) they are in the spotlight, and 2) they have a substantial amount of assets that need to be fairly divided. Johnny Depp’s and Amber Heard’s divorce, however, is uglier than most celebrity breakups. After the divorce was finalized and a $7 million divorce settlement… Read More »
What Are the Benefits of a Legal Separation Versus a Divorce?
Divorce, like marriage, seems so final, and for many couples, that finality is intimidating. Many individuals are unhappy with their marriage, but feel that to permanently end the union is too drastic of a measure. If you no longer want to be with your spouse but do not feel comfortable with an official divorce,… Read More »
Insight Into the Messy Part of Divorce: The Middle
Many divorcing individuals have questions regarding the beginning of the divorce process (How do I get started?) and the end (How will you help me obtain the outcome that I want?). However, not too many people give too much thought to the messiest aspect of divorce: the middle. The middle of the divorce is… Read More »
Unique Issues for Couples Going Through a High-Net-Worth Divorce
Couples with a significant amount of assets tend to do things differently than those with a more modest income, and their divorces are no different. Instead of a typical “divorce,” couples with a lot of assets go through what is called a “high-net-worth divorce.” A high-net-worth divorce differs from your run-of-the-mill divorce in that… Read More »
How to Cope With Custody Disputes When You Are a Father
Fortunately, gender-bias is not as prevalent as it once was in family courts; however, that is not to say that it does not still exist. It is now a known fact that a father plays as pivotal of a role in a child’s development as does the mother, and that allowing equal time with… Read More »
Elements of a Florida Parenting Plan
Divorce is never easy, but it becomes even less so when there are children involved. If you and your children’s other parent are in the midst of a divorce, one document that you want to focus a significant amount of time and energy on is the parenting plan. A legally binding document, a parenting… Read More »
Collaboration or Mediation for Your Florida Divorce?
Though you hear about couples all the time that go through a long, drawn-out divorce in which neither party can agree on the terms, not every divorce is so contentious. There are many couples out there that agree to resolve matters on their own and in a less-confrontational, more affordable manner. If you and… Read More »
Viable Ways to Ensure Ongoing Alimony Payments
Alimony is often a source of contention in any divorce. On one hand, the obligor may feel resentment at having to pay his or her ex spouse money simply because they got a divorce. On the other hand, the recipient may feel embarrassed at having to accept payments from his or her former spouse…. Read More »
