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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Some may think that chivalry is dead, and others may think it just does not apply to same-sex daters. However, according to one Canadian-based TikTok influencer, one chivalry principle can help all West Palm Beach daters weed out bad potential spouses, regardless of...
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...
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...
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....
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...