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The Importance of Formally Modifying Time-Sharing Agreements
When issues with a parenting plan arise, many co-parents seek to directly address those problems by entering into an informal arrangement that reflects the new changes. While it is often simpler, quicker, and less expensive to go this route, especially when a proposed modification is minor, co-parents are still generally encouraged to seek a… Read More »
How to Facilitate the Child Support Modification Process
When parents separate, most try to create child support and time sharing agreements that will work on a long-term basis. It is not always possible, however, to plan for the future, especially when it comes to raising children. For this reason, many parents find themselves having to modify existing parenting plans and child support… Read More »
Avoid These Mistakes when Filing Your Divorce Paperwork
The process of finalizing a divorce is already time-consuming, but can become even more so if the couple in question doesn’t submit the proper paperwork, or fails to submit it on time. To ensure that your own divorce paperwork is free of errors and that any delays in the process will not be attributable… Read More »
Could My New Relationship Affect My Alimony Award?
It is not uncommon after a divorce, for the individuals involved to enter into a new relationship at some point. These new relationships can, however, affect certain aspects of a person’s divorce, even when those proceedings have concluded, so if you are entering into a new relationship and are also receiving alimony payments from… Read More »
What are the Most Common Grounds for Parenting Time Modifications?
When couples who share children get divorced, they are required to come up with a plan for how they will divide parenting time. Once put in place, these plans become court orders with which both parties are required to comply. Judges do realize, however, that a family’s circumstances change over time and so are… Read More »
The Finances of Divorce
Besides the emotional impact of separating from a partner, the process of divorce can require some serious financial wrangling. It is possible, however, for couples who learn the basics of how finances are split during divorce, to navigate the complex division process successfully and end up confident about their financial futures. An experienced Fort… Read More »
The Importance of Creating a Workable Parenting Plan
Couples with children who decide to get divorced need a parenting plan that works, which means that it puts the kids first, but also addresses the parties’ realistic schedules and enables both individuals to parent effectively while apart. This should be the focus and goal of all couples while they attempt to establish parenting… Read More »
Filing a Temporary Motion for Time Sharing
Conflicts in family court can take many months to resolve, so it is not uncommon for courts to issue a temporary custody order for the remainder of a case. Once the formal divorce proceedings are completed, the couple’s court ordered parenting plan will go into effect. Because divorce proceedings can go on for a… Read More »
What to do When Your Former Spouse Files a Petition to Modify Child Support
When served with a petition to modify an existing child support order, many parents panic, fearing that they will no longer receive the assistance that they require to provide for their child’s needs. It’s important to remember, however, that just because a person requests a modification does not mean that it will be granted,… Read More »
The Florida Divorce Process
Obtaining a divorce can be a complicated process, as it requires compliance with a host of complex procedural rules. We’ve included a breakdown of what the divorce process entails, but still strongly encourage those who are thinking about ending their marriage, to reach out to an experienced Fort Lauderdale divorce lawyer for a more… Read More »
