If you owe a significant amount of back child support, or if your ex fails to make payments, it is important to go over the potential consequences associated with back support and enforcement actions that can follow, such as the interception of tax refunds, the loss...
Sharing the cost of kids’ activities after divorce
If you have children, you know the cost of sports, dance, music lessons and other extracurriculars represents a significant expense. When you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, you may have concerns about continuing to fund those activities. Review these...
Include the information courts require in a parenting plan
Parental responsibility and the parenting plan you develop will become a major focus in your divorce. The best interests of the child will always be top of mind for the court, so your parenting plan must include all the information the court requires. Rights and...
Losing contact with your children after a divorce
When a marriage ends, there are various challenges to address, but if you are unable to keep in touch with your kids this is an especially upsetting issue. Fortunately, many parents are able to restore contact with their children by taking a careful approach to their...
How do judges decide how much you pay in alimony?
Getting a divorce and getting married are two life events that bring monumental shifts to your life. While you may have discussed a prenuptial agreement with your marriage, perhaps you must now bring up the subject of alimony with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. ...
Do you know what belongs on a successful parenting plan?
You and your former spouse recently separated, but you want to work together to raise your shared children in Florida. Creating a parenting plan helps, but that plan works most favorably for everyone when created with the right insights. Get useful tips for drafting...
What are reasons to consider lump sum payments?
Many spouses receive a periodic support payment from a former spouse after a divorce. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes a spouse chooses to receive an alimony payment in a single lump sum. This may not be helpful for all spouses, but for people in...
How does the court determine a child’s best interests?
When the court makes any decisions about parenting plans or child custody, it does so based on the best interests of the child. Defining what this is can be tricky since you or your former spouse may disagree on what is best for your children. The Florida Statutes...
How does an asset heavy settlement affect spousal support?
As someone going through divorce, it is natural to want to hold on to as many assets as you can in your upcoming settlement. If the settlement requires you to pay alimony to your spouse, it could impact you financially down the road. This is why some people decide to...
The costs of maintaining a marital home
The possibility of losing a marital home can heighten tensions during a divorce. Marital homes carry a lot of sentimental value for couples and their children, so one or both spouses may put up a fight to keep their marital home. However, a decision to hold on to a...
