If you own a business and your marriage is headed toward dissolution, then you’re probably worried about how your divorce is going to affect your financial stability and your business operations. This is understandable. After all, unless you have a prenuptial...
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Florida Family Law
Understanding the ABCs of parenting plans
Most Floridians understand that the parties in a divorce that involves minor children must resolve all issues concerning physical and legal custody and visitation before the Court will sign an order granting the divorce. Understanding the nature and mechanics of a...
Proposed new alimony law already having an effect
Alimony is a common area of disagreement in Florida divorces and proposed new laws have added to the challenges. This is a factor in many cases, especially those involving young professionals who have been fortunate enough to lead a relatively affluent lifestyle and...
Spousal support and cohabitation in a Florida divorce case
You’ve worked hard to build your career, increase your income, and secure your assets. But now your financial growth is being hindered by an existing spousal support order. We know the challenges one of these orders can bring, especially when they last over a...
What are the four types of alimony in Florida?
Spousal support, referred to as alimony in Florida, can be a sticky subject in any divorce. I want any alimony received to be fair and appropriate given my financial circumstances post-divorce. Florida law recognizes four types of alimony, based on my financial needs...
Different types of alimony in Florida
The decision to divorce is a major one. One of the biggest worries people have usually involves supporting themselves financially as a single person. After years of marriage, you have likely grown accustomed to having two incomes, or relying on your spouse’s income to...
How to successfully co-parent following divorce
Child custody can be a rocky road during the divorce process. To help ensure that the child custody arrangement is developed and implemented in a manner that is best for the child, it is helpful for divorced parents to be familiar with tips to help with co-parenting....
How are alimony determinations made in Florida?
Every marriage is unique in how the couple earns their income. Sometimes only one spouse works and the other may stay home with the children. In other marriages both spouses may work and earn similar incomes. In between those two situations there is a wide variety of...
Is cryptocurrency part of the property division process?
It seems that one cannot go a day without hearing something about cryptocurrencies. The most popular one is Bitcoin, but there are hundreds of other cryptocurrencies in circulation throughout the world. And, as they become mainstream investments, it is no wonder they...
My former spouse is cohabitating. Can I stop alimony payments?
Those who pay alimony can quickly tire of the financial burden that has been placed upon them. After all, the obligation may seem unfair, and watching money drain from your account can be stressful. Arguing for modification based on cohabitation But as infuriating as...