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Paying for Your Child’s Education After Divorce
The cost of obtaining a post-secondary education, whether at a university or technical training school, has become increasingly expensive. For this reason, it is not uncommon for couples who are going through a divorce to worry about how their child’s education will be provided for down the road. Generally, Florida only requires that parents… Read More »
Imputing Income in Florida Divorce Proceedings
When a couple goes through a divorce, a family law court will be tasked with examining both spouses’ incomes, in conjunction with other relevant facts, when making certain decisions. This information will, for instance, be used in determining whether one spouse will be required to make spousal maintenance payments to the other. Similarly, if… Read More »
What Role Does a Child’s Preference Play in Florida Time-Sharing Cases?
In Florida, family law courts are directed to adhere to the best interests of the child standard when making time-sharing and child visitation determinations. One of the factors used in deciding what type of arrangement would be in a minor’s best interests is the child’s opinion on where he or she would like to… Read More »
Financial Issues that Could Surprise You During Divorce
While it is true that most families who file for divorce expect to grapple with some financial obstacles, including deciding who will retain what property, child support, and whether one spouse will be required to pay alimony to the other, there are a few different financial issues that still take people by surprise. For… Read More »
The Unique Aspects of a High Asset Divorce
Most divorces come with at least some degree of complexity. Those who have decided to dissolve their marriages after building significant financial security together, however, tend to face unique difficulties. For instance, the sheer number and types of assets acquired during some marriages can make it difficult to identify, categorize, and then appraise marital… Read More »
How a Postnuptial Agreement Can Make Property Division Easier
Postnuptial agreements have become increasingly popular amongst married couples in Florida who wish to clarify their duties and obligations in the event of separation. These contracts can go a long way towards helping couples make it through the property division stage of divorce with less conflict and confusion. However, this is only true if… Read More »
Understanding the Best Interests of a Child
In recent years, Florida lawmakers began directing courts to avoid using the term child custody, but to instead refer to time-sharing and parental responsibility. In making decisions about the division of parenting time and decision making responsibility, judges were further directed to only approve or create arrangements that would be in a child’s best… Read More »
Do I Need a QDRO in My Divorce?
Couples who decide to end their marriages in Florida must divide all of their assets in an equitable manner. This applies not only to bank account funds, real estate, and personal possessions, but also to investments and retirement accounts, with division of the latter often proving to be particularly complicated. For instance, unless two… Read More »
Avoid These Mistakes in Your Child Custody Case
Child custody disputes are often challenging, stressful, and emotionally draining, which can create the perfect environment for serious mistakes on the part of those involved. Fortunately, some of the most common child custody errors are actually preventable, making it especially important for those who are engaged in a child custody dispute, to speak with… Read More »
Why You Should Consider Hiring an Expert in Your Divorce Case
While it may be tempting to try and resolve your divorce proceedings on your own, doing so is often much more complicated than it may seem. Many divorces, for example, require the aid of experts who can help discover whether one spouse is hiding assets, how much one party should pay in alimony, and… Read More »
