Monthly Archives: August 2022
Florida’s Child Support Guidelines Work A Bit Differently For High Income Parents
Florida, like many states, has specific guidelines that it uses to spell out how much divorcing parents should pay in child support, an amount that is based on how much the parties earn, the family’s expenses, and the number of children being supported. Unlike other states, however, Florida also has a provision in its… Read More »
Will Remarriage Affect My Obligation To Pay Child Support?
Ending a marriage usually comes with a lot of questions for couples. This is especially true for those who share children, as they will need to contend not only with issues related to property division and alimony, but also with matters involving child support and time-sharing. Often, these questions don’t arise when a divorce… Read More »
What To Do If A Co-Parent Isn’t Following The Parenting Plan
Parenting plans are court orders, which means that the parties involved are required to abide by their terms. While many parents are careful to comply with their custody schedules, many fail to do so, which can be upsetting for the children and put their co-parents in a tough spot. There are, however, a few… Read More »
How Do I Contest A Modification Of My Divorce Decree?
In an ideal world, all divorce agreements would be fair, equally serving both parties’ interests. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always end up being the case, which can have significant repercussions for a wronged spouse, making it difficult for that person to move on with his or her life. Even when an agreement is fair, there… Read More »
The Consequences Of Missing Child Support Payments
Child support payments ensure that a child receives the things that he or she needs, including everything from housing and food to clothing and tuition. Payments can, however, end up being a financial burden for the paying parent, especially if he or she experiences a job loss. In other cases, a parent may simply… Read More »
How Long Will My Alimony Payments Last?
One of the many issues that couples have to contend with before their divorces can be finalized is whether one of the parties will be required to make alimony payments to the other, and if so, the amount, form, and duration that those payments will take. The details of an alimony award will depend… Read More »
Tips For Resolving Your Custody Dispute Amicably
Deciding to end a marriage is challenging enough, but the situation can become even more complex when a couple shares children, especially if both parents are unwilling to give up time with their children. We’ve included a few tips that could help you and your co-parent the best chance of resolving your disagreement amicably…. Read More »
What Are Status Quo Orders?
A status quo order is a type of administrative order that automatically applies to family law cases in many jurisdictions in Florida. These orders usually contain provisions that require divorcing couples to continue paying common household expenses, like utility bills and health insurance premiums. This can help ensure that couples won’t have to worry… Read More »
