In Florida, courts evaluate multiple factors before awarding alimony. One of the most influential factors is the length of the marriage. This single detail can impact what type of alimony the court considers and how long the alimony payments may last. Florida law...
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How to ask your partner for a postnuptial agreement
It is difficult to mention the subject of a postnuptial agreement without causing your spouse to worry about divorce. After all, a postnup serves to protect specified rights and assets from standard proceedings in the event of a marital split. Unlike a prenuptial...
Who can get Florida alimony?
Do you worry about how you will support yourself as an independent household after divorce? In Florida, you may qualify for spousal support, sometimes called alimony. Review the types of Florida alimony and learn about how to seek this type of financial assistance. ...
Will I have to pay my spouse’s debt after a divorce?
Most people in America have some form of debt. This may be in the form of a credit card that they use and pay off every month, it may be in the form of a vehicle loan or lease or it may be in the form of a mortgage. Other people utilize unsecured loans to pay medical...
Alimony may make a divorce financially feasible
You may have come to the end of your rope when it comes to dealing with your spouse, but you may fear that living on your own is not financially possible. When this is the case, we often advise people to look into the possibility of alimony. The courts do not always...
Men as alimony recipients
If you and your spouse in Florida have decided to get a divorce, you must begin the process of figuring out the terms of your split. Even in the most amicable of divorces, things are rarely simple when it comes time to divvy up personal belongings and financial...
Potential alternatives to alimony
If you and your spouse in Florida are considering or have decided that it is time to end your marriage, you might have a lot of questions about what type of agreements you will have to make. For marriages that have lasted many years, it is not uncommon for one spouse...
Erratic schedules and child custody
In some instances, determining child custody is very straightforward and both parents have a favorable view of the way in which custody was awarded. In other cases, deciding how to award child custody can be complicated, especially if one parent or both parents have...
What matters can you address in a parenting plan?
Co-parenting with your ex is not always easy, and at times, it can prove downright difficult. Increasingly, divorced parents across Florida are working to eliminate the potential for fights with their former partners by establishing parenting plans that establish...
Mental illness and child custody
From domestic violence to financial challenges, there are many factors that can have an impact on how custody is awarded. In this write-up, our law office will examine some of the issues surrounding mental illness and child custody. Whether you are struggling with a...