Divorces are fraught with legal questions and agreements. One of the most common components of a divorce with children is child support orders. Florida law requires that both parents are responsible for maintaining a child’s welfare, though, the arrangements may not...
Domestic violence victims in our state have a new Red Flag law that should, in theory, make them safer. Essentially, the new law allows law enforcement to seize the guns and ammo of a person that is a danger to themselves or others through a Risk Protection Order. For...
If you are currently going through a divorce or thinking about divorce in our state, you have likely listened to the debate over permanent alimony with perked ears. Especially for those who have been married for an extended period of time, permanent alimony can be...
You have spent years building up your career with your spouse. You may have had children along the way that you are now raising and are getting older. As time passes, however, your dreams for your marriage may fall short and the time may come when it is more...
In Florida, when a couple decides to get divorced, some of the most pressing questions that come up center on how much alimony will be paid and for how long. The answers will vary, depending on the situation. While many households have two incomes, this is not true in...
Marriages are complicated, regardless of whether it is a same-sex or opposite-sex couple. But, now that marriage and divorce equality are back in the headlines, same-sex couples may wonder whether their marriage process is different. Florida law As of right now,...
Floridians work hard to build a family and a life together. Part of that is getting a good job or starting a business and purchasing a home. However, when the marriage fails and people decide to divorce, the division of property can be a complex part of the case. This...
West Palm Beach and Melbourne doctors, lawyers, accountants and other professionals who are early to mid-career may like anyone find themselves in the middle of a divorce. In most respects, their divorces will proceed as would any other divorce. Florida’s laws about...
As part of the custody process in Florida, you may attend mediation. While you know that you may reach a custody agreement through mediation, if you are not on good terms with your co-parent, it is easy to assume you won’t reach an agreement, and the mediation will be...
Child support obligations should not be ignored. Failing to pay child support can result in penalties for the nonpaying parent and negative consequences for the child. Parents in Florida should be familiar with how child support is enforced and legal resources that...