Category Archives: Fort Lauderdale Divorce
Appealing a Divorce Judgment
Florida law guarantees residents the right to appeal certain court rulings, whether criminal or civil, including final divorce judgments. There are, however, limitations to these appeals, so if you believe that you may need to appeal a divorce order, or are intending to seek an appeal, it is important to consult with an experienced… Read More »
Updating Important Documentation During Divorce
Couples who decide to end their marriages are required to provide each other, their attorneys, and the courts with a wide range of documentation. For instance, besides being asked to produce financial disclosure documentation, couples may also be presented with a Request for Production, a Request for Admissions, or interrogatories. The sheer number of… Read More »
Are Parenting Classes Required in a Florida Divorce?
Couples who share children and who decide to end their marriages are required to contend with a host of related issues, including creating a parenting time plan and coming up with a child support arrangement. Additionally, parents are required to engage in a parenting course before a judge will actually finalize a divorce. While… 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 »
What Your Marital Settlement Should Contain
Marital settlement agreements are negotiated contracts that contain the terms of a couple’s divorce. As legally enforceable contracts, these agreements play a critical role in a couple’s post-divorce lives, including how their assets will be divided and whether one party is entitled to alimony. Mistakes or a failure to address an important issue can… Read More »
Documents You Should Collect to Prepare for Divorce
Besides being a potentially emotionally challenging process, divorce is also complex and involves a significant amount of paperwork. Fortunately, this process can be made much more straightforward if the parties begin collecting important documentation as soon as possible. Although taking this step will save the parties time and money, while also helping things move… Read More »
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 »
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 »
