Do it Yourself Divorce

Covid-19 has severely impacted the ability of Florida parents to reach the courts and obtain the relief they need.  There are almost no in person hearings and everything is taking place on Zoom.  Hearings are difficult to schedule and can take weeks if not months to arrange.  If you are in a child support fight, […]

Parents have an inherent duty to provide for the needs of their children. Each parent must contribute to the support of their mutual children.  Many times once a divorce has occurred or the parents separate, Florida courts must become involved to ensure that children receive the financial support they need from each parent. To obtain

In the time of coronavirus, our new reality is being isolated in our homes together.  Being stuck inside is hard enough for couples that are happily married or cohabiting. For those in the throes of a divorce, a months-long quarantine might be nothing short of a nightmare. Many lawyers started hearing from anxious clients immediately

COHABITATION AND ALIMONY Alimony, or spousal support, is sometimes conditioned upon the supported spouse remaining unmarried and single. In some states, cohabitation can influence a court to terminate alimony. Some states have laws that say cohabitation suggests alimony should be reduced or at least considered. In some alimony orders, cohabitation is one of the conditions

How Can Divorce Mediation Help You? There are many benefits to choosing mediation for your divorce, but it’s also important to understand and prepare for the challenges. The decisions made in mediation can significantly impact your life for years to come. With that in mind, it can be easy to become overwhelmed during the session

A Great Way to Prepare to Meet Your Attorney Divorce is complicated — legally, financially, and emotionally. Dividing up property a couple has acquired throughout their marriage (also known as marital property) can be one of the most contentious aspects of divorce. Luckily, divorce attorneys can help alleviate some of your legal and financial stresses by

Florida treats pets as personal property.  Under the laws of our state pets are considered personal property and are subject to Florida equitable distribution laws when a couple divorces. The “value” of the animal lies in its’ financial value, which can be incredibly difficult to ascertain and can’t begin to account for the potential emotional value

Newlyweds usually think that their love is going to last a lifetime. Unfortunately, that isn’t always true. As statistics show, some unions end in divorce. This is obviously difficult on an emotional level, but it can also cause legal and financial troubles.  If you live in Florida, this guide will take you through what you

In Florida, the court can order the non-custodial parent to pay child support to the ex-spouse. The court may consider the following factors when calculating child support: Expenses Parent’s ability to pay Needs of the child Number of children to support The court may also take into account the behavior of the spouses during the

During a divorce proceeding in Florida, the court only divides marital assets and debts. For the purposes of a Florida divorce, the court considers any assets or debts acquired during the marriage by either party as marital assets. The court does not divide separate assets, defined as property and money owned by only one of

Eligibility To file for divorce in Florida, one of the two parties to the divorce must have lived in the state for at least six months before filing with the court. One exception to this is if you are a member of the military who lives in Florida but is currently stationed outside of the state. The

Final Judgments of Divorce entered on and after January 1, 2019 will be subject to new law concerning the taxability and deductibility of alimony.   Under the current state of the law, alimony is taxable to the person receiving the payment and deductible for tax purposes by the person paying.  Commencing on January 1, 2019

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

Divorce is complicated – legally, financially, and emotionally. Dividing up property a couple has acquired throughout their marriage (also known as marital property) can be one of the most contentious aspects of divorce. Luckily, divorce attorneys can help alleviate some of your legal and financial stresses by advocating for a division of property that works in

“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