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...
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,...
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...
When planning to divorce, you may wonder if you need a lawyer to assist you. Even if you feel you and your spouse can agree on essential issues, an experienced attorney can read through your agreement to help ensure acceptance by the court. Divorces today can be more...
When you and your spouse took over the family business, your marriage was in the early stages, and you never gave thought to the possibility of divorce. However, things change in life, and you have decided to end your marriage. What will become of the business? Put it...
Divorce is never an easy process, but it can be most difficult for your children to process. They may not always fully understand the situation or know how to appropriately express their concerns. This can cause them to react in several different ways, including:...
If you and your spouse are considering divorce, there are several routes that you can take — one of which is an alternative dispute resolution called family mediation. The premise of mediation is sitting down with your spouse and an objective third-party to work...
When you are in the midst of a divorce, you often experience a wide array of emotions. Some days, you may feel grief and anger over your marriage ending. Some days, you may feel frustrated about dividing assets with your spouse and trying to reach a parenting plan...
