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How to Determine Pet Custody in Your Florida Divorce
For most people, a family pet is more like a member of the family than a part of the assets. The pet is spoiled by both spouses and well-loved by the entire family. However, in the event of a divorce, how do you handle custody of your furry friends? And, where does Florida law… Read More »
Special Considerations for Healthcare Professionals Getting a Florida Divorce
Getting a divorce in general has its share of challenges. However, when you are a medical professional or run a business together, it can become far more complex. At the Law Offices of Schwartz | White, we understand the unique challenges healthcare professionals can face during a divorce in Florida, and we are here… Read More »
How Does My Spouse’s Mental Illness Affect Custody in the Divorce?
Living with someone who has mental illness can be difficult, but it can make the divorce even more difficult. If you have children, you may be wondering how your spouse’s mental illness will affect a child custody battle. If you have specific questions about this issue, it’s important to speak with a knowledgeable Boca… Read More »
Why Would a Guardian Ad Litem Be Appointed in a Florida Divorce?
If you’ve never heard the term before, a guardian ad litem is someone appointed by the courts in Florida who will act as your child’s protector and serve as their voice for any court hearings and/or when dealing with social services. The main reason a guardian ad litem, or GAL, may be appointed in… Read More »
Required Financial Disclosures in a Florida Divorce
When you are filing for divorce, and there are pending issues involving asset distribution, child support, and/or possible alimony, Florida requires mandatory financial disclosure between the parties. Don’t be shocked, but it pretty much requires an in-depth analysis of both of your financial situations. You are also required to complete this disclosure early on… Read More »
Collecting Back Child Support in Florida
When you get divorced or already have a custody agreement in place, one parent is usually required to make some type of child support payments to the other parent. However, what is the process when one parent is not keeping up with their court-ordered payments? When this happens, it’s known as being “in arrears,”… Read More »
How Assets are Divided in a Florida Divorce
Aside from child custody, one of the most contentious aspects of divorce involves dividing the marital assets. Deciding who gets to keep what usually brings about one of the biggest fights. Even in cases where the spouses are on decent terms, trying to figure out how to fairly divide assets can be complex and… Read More »
Possible Legal Complications with Same-Sex Divorces in Florida
Now that same-sex couples can enjoy the benefits of legal marriage in Florida, the possibility of divorce comes into the equation as well. While same-sex couples have the same rights to divorce as they do to marry, there may be some additional challenges that heterosexual couples do not face when getting a divorce. Length… Read More »
How 2019 Tax Law Changes are Impacting Florida Divorces
With the new year here, it means new tax changes are now in effect. These changes can bring additional stress to an already contentious time. Divorce is an emotional process and typically involves a lot of paperwork, money, and arguing over asset distribution. Some of the new changes now in effect could make asset… Read More »
Division of Assets in a Florida Divorce
Like many other states, Florida follows the rule of equitable distribution during a divorce. This differs from community property states in which marital assets are split 50/50. With equitable distribution, assets are divided fairly. Courts will use a number of factors to help decide what is fair for each couple’s particular situation. Every situation… Read More »
