Category Archives: Family Law
Getting Rid Of Emptiness After Divorce
When we get married, our intention is to have the marriage last forever. A divorce is one of the most stressful events a person will face. It splits up a family and creates major changes. A person may have to find a new home, get a job and split custody of the kids. Going… Read More »
Splitting Debts In A Florida Divorce
In a divorce, most couples are concerned with how assets will be divided. One thing they seem to overlook, though, is how the debts will be split as well. The average household has nearly $136,000 in debt. Some couples have more debts than assets. Florida is an equitable distribution state, meaning that distribution of… Read More »
Splitting A Pension In A Divorce
Many jobs offer some form of a pension to employees. This pension offers retirement benefits to employees on top of Social Security. Depending on how long the employee worked for the company, the pension amount could be substantial, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. If the couple were to split, this pension could be… Read More »
Should You Consider A Postnuptial Agreement?
When Florida couples are engaged, they are so in love. They may not think about anything but planning the wedding. They may not become of their partner’s spending habits until after the honeymoon, when the romance has worn off. As a result, these couples may spend hours fighting over finances. A new job or… Read More »
Property Division: Who Gets The Home In A Florida Divorce?
If you and your partner are considering divorce, you likely are concerned about property division. Specifically, you may want to know what will happen to the biggest asset you own: the house. The answer to this question is not always clear-cut. There are factors that come into play, such as children and whether or… Read More »
How Social Media Can Affect Your Child Custody Case
Are you a frequent Twitter user? Can’t live without checking Facebook every five minutes? If so, you’re not alone. Many Florida residents are addicted to social media. However, if you’re in the middle of a divorce and arguing with your soon-to-be ex-spouse over child custody, then it’s recommended that you stay away from social… Read More »
How To Establish A Child’s Paternity In Florida
Did you know that in Florida the law distinguishes between biological fathers and legal fathers? While for many children their biological father is also their legal father, this is not the case for every child. Think of it this way, a child’s biological father is the man who genetically fathered him or her while,… Read More »
Are Florida’s Outdated Alimony Laws Due for a Reform?
If you have ever been through a divorce in Florida, you will notice that the alimony laws are seriously outdated. They were written many decades ago, when divorces were not common and when they did occur, women were the ones who received alimony because they were never the breadwinners. It’s now 2017, and things… Read More »
Can Grandparents be Awarded Visitation Rights in Florida?
In today’s modern society many children are raised in what were once considered to be “non-traditional” households. Some of these households are lead by a single parent, some are lead by two dads or two moms, and some are lead by grandparents. While custody and visitation laws have generally been a bit slow to… Read More »
How to Collect Back Child Support in Florida
So a Florida court has ordered your co-parent to make monthly child support payments but he or she has failed to live up to the obligation to do so and now owes you back child support. What options are at your disposal for collecting the financial support that your child is legally entitled to?… Read More »