Category Archives: Family Law
How to Streamline Custody Exchanges in Orlando
While many parents feel excited to see their children again after long waits, custody exchanges represent common sources of conflict for divorced spouses. It therefore makes sense to streamline this process as much as possible. If you are struggling with an uncooperative ex, these exchanges may seem highly stressful. If you cannot resolve this… Read More »
Pros and Cons of Divorce as a High-Net-Worth Individual in Florida
High-net-worth individuals have unique considerations when approaching divorce. If you’re thinking about getting divorced in Florida, you need to consider a range of pros and cons that may not apply to lower-income individuals. At the end of the day, however, only you can decide whether divorce is necessary. Often, financial considerations are secondary to… Read More »
What Is Florida’s New “Divorce Stabilization Bill?”
Although many are still attempting to wrap their heads around Florida’s recent changes to alimony, the Sunshine State isn’t finished making adjustments to its divorce laws. A new “Divorce Stabilization Bill” just cleared the House, and it could have numerous effects on the way couples end their marriages. As the name suggests, this Bill… Read More »
What if Your Ex Isn’t Trying to Accomplish Anything During Rehabilitative Alimony?
Although rehabilitative alimony in Florida gives receiving spouses valuable financial support after divorce, these spouses cannot simply sit back and achieve nothing during this process. In Florida, rehabilitative alimony comes with clear conditions. If the receiving spouse fails to meet these conditions, then they may stop receiving payments. What should you do if you’re… Read More »
When Does Rehabilitative Alimony End in Florida?
With the end of permanent alimony in Florida, many spouses are now taking the prospect of rehabilitative alimony much more seriously. This type of alimony specifically helps dependent spouses “get back on their feet” and regain financial independence after a divorce. These dependent spouses face the real prospect of financial ruin if they fail… Read More »
Surprising Benefits of Marriage in Florida
If you’re planning on getting married in the near future, you might want to consider signing the contract in Florida. The Sunshine State is probably best known for attracting retirees, but a new set of laws may make this a logical destination for fiancées. Perhaps most crucially, a marriage contract signed in Florida could… Read More »
My Ex is Trying to Stop Paying Me Alimony in Florida. Can I Stop Them?
Due to the passing of new legislation in Florida, many residents are being confronted with the real possibility of their alimony payments ending. This can be a hard pill to swallow – especially for residents who have grown accustomed to these payments. Perhaps you have built your entire budget around these payments, and you’re… Read More »
Is it Easier to Lower Alimony or Child Support in Florida?
Faced with financial pressures, many spouses and parents may wonder whether it might be possible to lower child support or spousal support in Florida. Both might represent serious economic burdens for the average Florida resident – but which one is easier to lower (or even eliminate)? Although the answer depends on your unique circumstances,… Read More »
What Can Stop Me From Receiving Alimony after a Florida Divorce?
Spousal support can be a welcome source of financial relief after a divorce, but could these payments eventually end? Due to a new divorce bill in Florida, the cessation of alimony is even more likely than ever before – and it may occur under a range of different circumstances. In the modern era, it… Read More »
Florida Now Gives Equal Treatment to Mothers and Fathers for Time-Sharing
For many years, family courts across the United States assumed that it was in the child’s best interest to spend more time with the mother after a divorce. Slowly but sure, this philosophy is changing. Many states are creating clear legislation that prohibits family courts from giving special treatment to either parent. This means… Read More »