It is not uncommon for one spouse to earn less income than another. When this is the case for a divorcing couple, the courts sometimes award alimony payments to the spouse with a lower-income level. There are several types of alimony in Florida. Permanent alimony The...
Divorce is difficult for everyone, but it does not need to be excessively stressful for couples whose decision to split is mutual. If you and your spouse can agree on issues of property division and parenting plans, then there is no need to battle one another in front...
If you co-own a business with your spouse, this can make divorce proceedings much more difficult. However, an accurate business valuation will help to alleviate the tension and provide a fairer arrangement. Florida follows equitable division law. This means that...
Marriage is a commitment, but you might worry that bringing up a prenuptial is a sign that you are not as committed as your partner. Prenuptial agreements are things of pragmatism and not necessarily an indicator of imminent divorce. If the thought of signing a...
If you are a parent, you undoubtedly recognized early that your son or daughter has some strong opinions about what he or she likes and dislikes. While it may be beneficial to allow your child to make some decisions, you often have to override these decisions to...
As a result of the time and investment that has made your house a home, the fate of your house can be one of the most contentious aspects of property division in a Florida divorce. Thankfully, there are a number of options available to you during this process,...
You may have options if a parenting plan no longer works for your family. However, Florida has rules about when you can request a change in your child custody schedule or other arrangements. Review this information about parenting plan modification if you settled your...
Since 2015, those in the same-sex community, like all other Floridians, have employed the rights and prerogatives of legal marriage. State laws have done their best to catch up and adapt to the civil needs of LGBTQ families. A particularly complex issue that sometimes...
Collecting artwork can be an adventure, as it often requires some detective work. Depending on the nature of your collection, it may also be one of the more valuable assets you and your spouse own. Now that you are intending to end your marriage, you may wonder what...
In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriages in all 50 states. The landmark decision concludes, “No union is more profound than marriage ... Their hope is not to be condemned to live in loneliness, excluded from one of civilization's oldest...
