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Florida Alimony Reform: Is Permanent Alimony Fair?

In Florida, alimony reform has been a hot-button issue for years. Many former spouses who were court-ordered to pay alimony argue that permanent alimony is an unfair payment system, while the people who receive the payments argue for its necessity. What Is Permanent Alimony? Permanent alimony is the continuous financial support one party pays to another after a divorce. Unlike other forms of ...

How Bankruptcy Impacts Family Law Agreements and Orders

Bankruptcy proceedings are one of the most significant areas of law that crosses over to family law . When someone files a bankruptcy petition, they essentially pause all movement regarding their financial obligations, including orders involving the division of property at divorce and family support obligations. Because much of the issues in family law cases involve payment obligations between ...

Different Enforcement Methods for Family Law Orders

After the court issues its final judgment or decree in a divorce or other family law matter, the parties receive a document detailing the terms of the court’s directives and orders. So, how does a piece of paper make someone pay child support or give their spouse title to a house or car? What’s to stop someone from simply refusing to follow the terms of a divorce or family law order? There are a ...

Are U.S. Companies Taking Advantage of Bankruptcy Law?

Recently, a lot of high-profile U.S. organizations and companies seem to be surviving imminent financial ruin by filing for bankruptcy. In February, the Boy Scouts of America filed for Chapter 11 after being hit with hundreds of sexual abuse lawsuits. And last fall, Purdue Pharma filed for bankruptcy after being ordered to pay a $12 billion settlement for their role in the opioid epidemic. Other ...

How Bankruptcy Impacts Family Law Agreements and Orders

Bankruptcy proceedings are one of the most significant areas of law that crosses over to family law . When someone files a bankruptcy petition, they essentially pause all movement regarding their financial obligations, including orders involving the division of property at divorce and family support obligations. Because much of the issues in family law cases involve payment obligations between ...

Which Type of Bankruptcy is Right for Me?

Bankruptcy offers solutions to financial stress, but there are different paths that you can take. Both Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy might offer solutions to help get you back on your feet, but which one is right for you? Chapter 7 Chapter 7 bankruptcy, also known as liquidation, allows a debtor to get rid of most of their debts and start over with a clean slate. A debtor must ...

How Can a Relocation Affect Child Custody?

Can a parent with primary custody move a great distance from the other parent? Should a court place the child in the care of the non-custodial parent instead? How can a move affect an existing child custody agreement? When to Involve the Court The state of Florida affirms that a relocation is when a parent moves more than 50 miles away from their current residence for more than 60 days. It does ...

Child Custody & How to Divide Time During the Holidays

Children need to develop holiday traditions with each side of their family. This can be complicated when parents are no longer together and must decide how to share the holidays. There are a few ways former partners can split the holidays so everyone can be happy. Keep reading to learn more. Alternating Holidays Perhaps the most common way to divide holidays, an alternating schedule allows both ...

Establishing Paternity with an Uncooperative Biological Father

In Florida, paternity is established in one of two ways: the child is born during your marriage to the father; or the father acknowledges his paternity and it is officially instated through a court of law. What happens if you weren’t married to the father of your child at the time of birth and he refuses to go before the court? Is there a way to force the biological father to take responsibility ...

The Difference Between Assets & Liabilities in a Divorce

While you may or may not be familiar with the dividing up of assets in a divorce, many people do not remember that liabilities are divided up as well. In the broadest sense, this means that not only the property you acquired during a marriage is up for litigation, but the debts as well. To learn more about the difference between assets and liabilities in a divorce, and how these two financial ...

Divorce Mistakes You Should Avoid

Divorce can be a messy process and, with tensions running high, mistakes can easily be made. Unfortunately, even the smallest misstep can result in costly results that you might not be able to undo. Since it is far too difficult for anyone to remain objective during this process, it is crucial to hire skilled legal representation for the sound legal advice you need to make the right decisions for ...

Tips for Becoming a More Effective Co-Parent

Co-parenting your children after a divorce can seem like an impossible challenge, especially if you endured a particularly contentious process. It is in their best interests, however, that you and your former spouse set your differences aside and focus on their needs and wellbeing. Of course, this is far easier said than done, which is why we put together a list of tips to help you navigate the ...

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: How You Can Stay Safe

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Beginning from just a day in October 1981, this movement has grown to encompass the entire month. Domestic Violence Awareness Month works to connect advocates and survivors of abuse in an effort to end violence against women and their children. If you or someone you know is currently the victim of domestic abuse, call the National Domestic Violence ...

Divorce Mistakes You Should Avoid

Divorce can be a messy process and, with tensions running high, mistakes can easily be made. Unfortunately, even the smallest misstep can result in costly results that you might not be able to undo. Since it is far too difficult for anyone to remain objective during this process, it is crucial to hire skilled legal representation for the sound legal advice you need to make the right decisions for ...

Tips for Becoming a More Effective Co-Parent

Co-parenting your children after a divorce can seem like an impossible challenge, especially if you endured a particularly contentious process. It is in their best interests, however, that you and your former spouse set your differences aside and focus on their needs and wellbeing. Of course, this is far easier said than done, which is why we put together a list of tips to help you navigate the ...

Joint Custody and School Districts – Where Will Your Child Go to School?

School age children are required to attend an educational institution. A child’s residential district generally dictates where the child will go to school; however, if you and your partner have recently divorced and now have joint custody, you may not be sure which school district your child belongs to. If one parent has the child most of the time, the child will likely attend school in the ...

4 Benefits of Creating a Prenuptial Agreement

A prenuptial agreement is a document two parties create before they are married. This document outlines the handling of marital assets in the event a marriage fails. Many people are under the impression that a couple only creates a prenuptial agreement when they expect their marriage to fail, however, this couldn’t be further from the truth. A prenuptial agreement has many benefits, including: ...

How Is Debt Divided in Divorce?

Florida practices equitable distribution of property. It’s important to note that equitable does not necessarily mean equal distribution, and the state considers certain debts marital and others separate. Premarital & Non-Marital Debts Premarital and non-marital debts will not be divided upon divorce. A premarital debt is one a spouse incurs before marriage, the most common being credit card debt. ...

How Bankruptcy Impacts Family Law Agreements and Orders

Bankruptcy proceedings are one of the most significant areas of law that crosses over to family law . When someone files a bankruptcy petition, they essentially pause all movement regarding their financial obligations, including orders involving the division of property at divorce and family support obligations. Because much of the issues in family law cases involve payment obligations between ...

Domestic Violence & Divorce in Florida

Few things complicate a divorce quite like domestic violence, even more so when there are children involved. As a victim of domestic violence, you deserve to get out as fast as you can, which can be a challenge if you are married to an abuser. The state of Florida condemns violent spouses with criminal charges, which has an inevitable ripple effect in all other court cases. Domestic violence ...