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Accounting For Bonuses When Calculating Child Support In Florida
In Florida, family law judges, when calculating child support, are required to adhere to strict guidelines that take into account the parties’ incomes, expenses, and time-sharing arrangement. This does not, however, mean that calculating child support is not without its difficulties. Determining what qualifies as income, for instance, can be complicated, especially for those… Read More »
What To Pack For Child Custody Exchanges
When two parents get divorced, it is not only they, but also their children who will need to adjust to living in two separate households. What such a schedule looks like will depend on the parenting plan that a couple comes up with or that a court puts in place. In either case, at… Read More »
Administrative Child Support In Florida
In Florida, just because two parents get divorced doesn’t mean that they no longer have financial obligations to their children. Instead, courts will assess a child’s needs, as well as both parents’ incomes and their time-sharing agreement to determine which parent will be required to make monthly support payments to the other. Child support… Read More »
What Are Standard Visitation Schedules?
Parents who divorce have the option of coming up with their own unique parenting plans and visitation schedules. However, when two parties are unable to reach an agreement on how to share custody, courts are often required to step in and implement a plan on the parties’ behalf. In these cases, where both parents… Read More »
How Are Assets Divided In An Uncontested Florida Divorce?
While no divorce is completely stress-free or without complications, uncontested divorces, which don’t involve litigation, tend to be one of the least stressful and least expensive ways to end a marriage. Part of what makes this process so much simpler, however, is that the parties involved are required to come up with their own… Read More »
What To Know About Florida Family Law Subpoenas
While many people may have heard the term “subpoena” on criminal procedure shows, some are still unsure of what this word entails, especially when they encounter it in family law cases. A subpoena is a written order issued by a court that requires the recipient to give testimony or produce documents in a legal… Read More »
How To Protect Your Business During Divorce
Divorce is a complex process that can take a toll on many aspects of a couple’s life, including their business interests. If you or your spouse own a business in Florida and you are considering divorce, there are a few steps that you can take to help protect it. Read on to learn more…. Read More »
Updated Florida Time-Sharing Changes For 2024
Last year, the child custody laws in Florida underwent a major overhaul. These changes, which affect everything from time-sharing to parenting plan modification will have a significant impact on family law cases going forward, so it’s a good idea for those who are involved in such a case to familiarize themselves with the recent… Read More »
How Much Does A Florida Divorce Cost?
Besides being complex and emotionally draining, divorce can also have financial implications. In fact, one of the most common questions we hear at our firm is “How much will my divorce cost?” Unfortunately, the answer can be quite complicated, as the cost of divorce always varies depending on the unique circumstances of a person’s… Read More »
Can I Reduce My Florida Alimony Payment By Retiring?
As a result of recent changes to Florida’s alimony laws, it is now possible to reduce or even terminate one’s alimony obligation through retirement. The process of doing so can, however, be complicated, as it requires proof of “reasonable retirement.” Read on to learn more about the conditions that a person must meet in… Read More »
