Recent Blog Posts
Requesting An Increase In Child Support
Child support payments often end up being a key part of a parent’s ability to balance a household budget and ensure that his or her children are provided for. However, as a family’s needs change, the amount required to fulfill these requirements may also need to be modified. What was once sufficient to care… Read More »
Tips For Coping With Stress During Your Florida Divorce
Ending a marriage is challenging, not only financially and legally, but also emotionally, so it should come as no surprise that this process is regularly ranked as one of the most stressful experiences that a person can go through. Fortunately, there are strategies that couples can utilize to help them cope with this stress… Read More »
Will Florida’s New Alimony Law Apply Retroactively?
Last summer, Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis enacted a series of family law reforms, one of which drastically changed how spousal support is awarded in the state. For instance, one of these changes resulted in the elimination of permanent alimony entirely, which has been on the books in Florida for decades. Others limited how long… Read More »
Asset Tracing In A Florida Divorce
Legally ending a marriage is complicated and one of the most difficult aspects of this process often involves dividing up a couple’s assets. As a part of this endeavor, both parties to a divorce will need to disclose certain details about their finances to each other, ensuring that all assets are accounted for, properly… Read More »
Time-Sharing During The School Year
Balancing your child’s needs is always difficult, but the start of the school year can be particularly overwhelming, especially for divorced co-parents. All parenting plans contain detailed time-sharing schedules for the entire year, so parents should be sure to review their plans ahead of the school year to remind themselves of which days they… Read More »
Negotiating A Child Custody Modification With Your Co-Parent
Families change and grow, so it should come as no surprise that many co-parents find themselves with outdated parenting plans that no longer serve their child’s best interests. Fortunately, it is possible for parents to modify their existing custody and visitation arrangements, often without going to court. To learn more about reaching a voluntary… Read More »
Enforcing A Divorce Mediation Agreement In Florida
Not all divorces end up in the courtroom. In fact, most are resolved in an out-of-court setting, often with the help of a third party mediator, who assists couples in reaching a mutually acceptable and voluntary divorce agreement. At the end of a successful mediation, the parties will create a comprehensive written settlement agreement…. Read More »
Calculating Durational Alimony In Florida In 2024
Last summer, Florida lawmakers enacted a comprehensive alimony reform bill that officially eliminated permanent alimony in the state. Going forward, durational alimony will now be the longest lasting type of spousal support that a person can receive in Florida. Read on to learn more about how durational alimony will be calculated from here on… Read More »
The Ins And Outs Of Establishing Paternity In Florida
Establishing paternity is the legal process of determining the identity of a child’s biological father for visitation and child support purposes. In Florida, there are a few different ways to go about determining paternity, including marriage, voluntary acknowledgement, and a DNA test and court order. Establishing Paternity Through Marriage Under Florida law, a child… Read More »
Five Strategies For Rebuilding Your Finances After Divorce
Transitioning to post-divorce life can be difficult, with the parties involved often required to find a new place to live and adjust their finances, all while grappling with the emotional aspects of ending a marriage. Managing their finances may be the last thing that a couple wants to do following a divorce, but doing… Read More »
