May 19, 2023
Read MoreCategory: Divorce
What Types of Spousal Support Am I Eligible For?
When it comes to finances in a marriage, one spouse is often dependent upon the other. If the two get divorced, the dependent spouse often wonders how they will maintain their lifestyle once the divorce is finalized. The answer is through spousal support or alimony payments. Spousal support refers to [...]
What Is the Difference Between Alimony, Spousal Support, and Child Support?
In addition to hiring a divorce lawyer, a divorce usually involves regaining your financial independence and unraveling the mutual financial network you built with your spouse. Divorce also serves as a time to rein in shared debts so that you can pay them off accordingly. With all these financial questions, [...]
April 5, 2023
Read MoreWhat Is Collaborative Divorce?
Going through a divorce is a trying time for all involved. While it may not be as dramatic as the last film you watched, a divorce can have a significant psychological toll. For one, divorces are expensive and require a lot of resources, including money, attorneys, and time. Those who [...]
April 3, 2023
Read More How Much Alimony Can I Expect to Pay?
How much alimony can I expect to pay? Any divorce lawyer will tell you that negotiating alimony can cause some of the most strife in a divorce settlement. In Florida, alimony is awarded based on both the financial need of one spouse and the ability of the other spouse to [...]
March 18, 2023
Read MoreDo I Qualify for Alimony?
Do I qualify for Alimony? Alimony is one of the top considerations when a couple negotiates a divorce settlement. Alimony is a form of financial support paid by one spouse to another to help them maintain the standard of living they enjoyed while married. Florida law permits several forms of [...]
March 11, 2023
Read More What Are the Most Common Financial Mistakes Made During Divorce?
What are the most common financial mistakes made during a divorce? In a divorce, you effectively separate your life from your ex-partner’s. Inevitably, that also means that you are separating financially. Aside from parental rights, finances are the main factor that is decided upon during divorce proceedings. If you aren’t [...]
February 7, 2023
Read More What Is the Difference Between a Fault and No-Fault Divorce?
What is the difference between a fault and no-fault divorce? Divorce laws differ in every state in the country. In Hawaii, for instance, you and your spouse have to be separated for at least two years before you can be legally divorced, while in other states, you can be divorced [...]
February 2, 2023
Read More Can I Relocate My Kids out of State During Divorce Proceedings?
Life doesn’t stop, even when you’re going through a divorce. Therefore, moving in the middle of your divorce proceedings may become necessary. While it is possible to relocate with your kids during divorce proceedings, there are certain essential steps to take before you may legally do so. If you’re interested [...]
October 29, 2022
Read More Are Mothers More Likely to Get Child Custody During Divorce?
Children are the most important—and often the most contentious—consideration in a divorce. Fortunately, Florida law seeks to protect the interests of children at every stage of the proceedings. Previously, this protection included giving default custody to the mother during a divorce in most cases. However, this policy has changed in [...]
September 15, 2022
Read More What Is Time Sharing?
When families with a child (or children) split up, custody of that child becomes perhaps the most important aspect of the divorce proceedings. During these proceedings, Florida judges must contemplate what’s in the best interests of the minors and set a time-sharing schedule based on the evidence presented by both [...]
August 26, 2022
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