Tag Archives: Boca Raton Divorce Lawyers
An Alternative to Court: Collaborative Divorce
Divorce can be accomplished through a variety of means other than traditional, in-court litigation, including mediation, collaborative divorce, arbitration, private judging, and even do-it-yourself methods. In a previous blog, mediation was discussed, including its advantages and disadvantages. This post discusses a similar but slightly different option for court-free divorce – collaborative divorce – and… Read More »
Common Myths of Child Custody
Child custody conflicts are inherently emotionally-charged disputes. Perhaps this is the reason that child support as an area of law is full of myths and misconceptions. Here are some of the most common myths surrounding child custody and the truth behind them. If We Have Joint Custody, the Kids Will Be with Us Equally… Read More »
Common Myths of Divorce Mediation
With the popularity and ubiquitous nature of courtroom dramas (including the acclaimed film Kramer vs. Kramer), divorcing couples often anticipate that each party will have his or her proverbial day in court. Often, such couples gloss right over the possibility of engaging in a mediation process. However, to do so would be a mistake,… Read More »
Tax-Deductible Alimony Payments: How to Ensure Yours Are Deducted
Not all alimony payments qualify for federal tax deductions, but many do. If ensuring your alimony payments are tax-deductible is important to you, you must comply with the IRS requirements. There are seven specific IRS requirements imposed on alimony payments to ensure that they are tax-deductible, listed below: Payments must be made in cash… Read More »
A Divorce Timeline: What to Expect
If you are getting ready to go through the divorce process, it may be difficult to know what to expect. The path to divorce can be complicated and stressful, but having a rough idea of what is ahead can help ease your mind. Consider this timeline of the divorce process a helpful road map… Read More »
The Basics of Annulment: Do I Qualify?
Most people are aware that if one wants to leave a marriage, divorce is the way to do it. But in the state of Florida, some marriage situations can be ended by annulment. A divorce ends a marriage that, up until divorce, was previously perfectly valid. But an annulment declares that what seemed to… Read More »
Property Division in Divorce Cases
In divorces or separations, it is necessary to divide up the property owned between the two separating individuals. Who gets what? It depends on what type of property it is. In cases in which two people are separating, there are three different types of property into which marital property is classified for legal distribution… Read More »
Everything But the Kitchen Sink: Dividing Furniture in Divorce Cases
When working through a divorce or separation process, deciding who gets the couch may seem like it should be low on the priority list. However, establishing property rights to objects in and outside of the marital home can be essential to coming up with a divorce or separation agreement that is fair to both… Read More »
We’re Divorcing: Who Gets the House?
Dividing property can be a touchy subject during a divorce or separation. And often, the most tumultuous decision regarding property division involves the family marital home. It’s sometimes the most valuable asset to be distributed among the parties, and may have a strong emotional connotation. The following includes some things to consider in making… Read More »
Can’t Afford Your Alimony? What to Do Now
You were doing just fine after the divorce. Terms were at least passable with your ex-spouse, you were making your payments for alimony and child support, and you were working on getting back to a new normal after a life-altering transition. But then your company downsized, or the recession hit, or your mortgage went… Read More »
