Divorce

FLORIDA ALIMONY – Tax reform could shrink alimony for ex-spouses

Alimony payments mandated by divorce agreements could lose their beneficial tax treatment. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, unveiled on Thursday, includes a provision to kill the deduction that taxpayers get for making such payments to an ex-spouse. Although it’s just one of the many tax breaks eliminated under the legislation, experts say it will […]

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Effects of Divorce on Children’s Health

Physical Health Parental divorce affects children’s physical health and longevity. Those who experience parental divorce or separation are more likely to have health problems1) (often in spite of maternal remarriage) such as a significant increase in injury rates, an increased risk of asthma, and increased risk of asthma-related emergencies. Children whose parents divorce are also

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Guess Who Has the Power in a Remarriage with Children?

“Are stepkids responsible for couple’s split?” Based on statistics and the picture of stepfamily reality emerging from the most recent longitudinal studies, most researchers who know their stuff will tell you the supposed “surprising reason” behind breakup is anything but. Many blended families are in far from ideal circumstances to create a happy remarriage with

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FLORIDA DIVISION OF PROPERTY

States have different rules about how property is divided at divorce. Florida law requires an equitable, or fair, division of property between the spouses. The law says that equitable usually means equal—but a judge who believes that a precisely equal division would be unfair can divide the property in a different proportion after considering all

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How to Properly Serve Divorce Papers in Florida

When any civil lawsuit is filed in Florida, the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure dictate how the papers must be delivered to the opposing party (respondent). Divorces fall under the civil lawsuit category. The process for delivering legal papers is called Service of Process.If you don’t follow the rules of service properly, your case may

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Paternity – A Father Has No Rights When the Mother is Married

A recent paternity case in Florida involved a young man who discovered his girlfriend was pregnant. In preparation for the birth of his son, he painted the walls of a bedroom.  He filled them with characters from a Disney classic.  Weeks before the child’s birth, he planned a baby shower. His girlfriend,  at the top

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What are the pros and cons of settling out of court?

You’re involved in a legal dispute, perhaps even a civil lawsuit. Why settle out of court? What are the pros and cons of settling out of court?  What do you get when you combine a litigious American public with an overburdened court system? The answer is: a majority of civil cases that settle before reaching

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