Monthly Archives: June 2021
Dividing Student Loans During a Florida Divorce
Obtaining higher education has become increasingly expensive in recent years. Unfortunately, this means that more and more people are saddled with expensive loans, which can have dramatic consequences for couples, especially in divorce. Like marital assets, these debts must be divided upon divorce, which can be complicated, so if you are ending your marriage… Read More »
Is a Court Appearance Necessary During an Uncontested Divorce?
Most couples, when they decide to end their marriages, wish to do so in the least painful and most cost effective manner as possible. For many, this takes the form of an uncontested divorce, which unlike contested divorces, doesn’t require litigation and repeated court hearings. This does not mean, however, that the parties will… Read More »
How Does Transmutation Affect the Property Division Process?
Florida is an equitable distribution state, which means that when a couple divorces, they must divide their marital assets in a fair manner. This does not, however, necessarily mean that assets will be divided 50/50. Instead, Florida courts are directed to assess a couple’s individual circumstances when making these determinations, including the value of… Read More »
Is Alimony Always Awarded After Divorce?
Alimony, or spousal support, is a type of financial support that is paid from a former partner to another following divorce. However, alimony is not awarded in every divorce. In fact, spousal support is generally only awarded when certain factors are met, so if you and your partner have decided to divorce and you… Read More »
Creating a Long Distance Time-Sharing Plan
When it comes to child custody arrangements, Florida courts generally presume that frequent and continuing contact with both parents is usually in a child’s best interests. In many cases, these types of arrangements are relatively simple, as both parents live in the same area, have an amicable relationship, and can easily transport the child… Read More »
How Does Time-Sharing Affect Child Support?
In Florida, all parents are obligated to financially support their children. For parents who are no longer in a relationship, this often takes the form of a child support payment. How much a parent must pay in child support, however, depends on a few different factors, including the income of both parents, as well… Read More »