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Alimony, which some people call spousal support or spousal maintenance, is a controversial element of many divorces. One spouse expects the other to provide financial support after the divorce. They may feel like they gave up job opportunities to support their...
Divorce is not only an emotional journey but also a complex legal process, especially when it comes to the division of assets. The division of marital property can significantly impact each party’s financial future. Proactive planning can help to pave the way into a...
People who have enjoyed a higher standard of living throughout marriage may have concerns about divorce. After all, they may have more marital property to divide. Often, people worry primarily about assets that may influence their current and future financial...
In Florida, family law judges generally expect parents to cooperate for the benefit of their children. Parents who divorce or separate usually have to establish time-sharing arrangements. They also have to share decision-making authority. Some parents try to keep...
A Florida parenting plan largely regulates the relationship between divorced or separated parents and their children. There is a general expectation that the adults subject to a Florida parenting plan should uphold the terms set in that document in good faith....
Divorce is a challenging process for anyone, but it becomes even more complex when escaping an abusive marriage. Florida is a no-fault divorce state, meaning that you do not need to prove fault to obtain a divorce, but abusive marriages can trap spouses in a cycle of...
Some of the most serious battles for some ex-spouses who are co-parenting their children involve a failure to comply with child support orders and lack of compliance regarding custody (or “time-sharing,” as it’s called in Florida) orders. Many parents will even opt to...
Financial concerns are often at the forefront of someone's mind early in their divorce proceedings. People naturally worry about losing valuable property and covering the outstanding financial obligations accrued during the marriage. Some couples have very clear plans...
On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed into law HB 1301 which recently revamped Florida’s alimony statute, Fla. Stat. 61.08 effective July 1, 2023. The most significant change is the elimination of permanent alimony in favor of a formula-based system...
On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed into law HB 1301, which has made substantial changes to Florida’s current laws on parenting and time-sharing. These changes went into effect on Saturday July 1, 2023. Below is an explanation of what this new law...