Alimony is a monthly payment made by one spouse to another, either as part of a divorce settlement or under court order. Alimony aims to minimize any unjust financial repercussions of a divorce by providing a continuing source of support to a spouse that either...
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5 common mistakes in a Florida divorce
Divorcing a spouse can be demanding even when uncontested. However, couples often become complacent and neglect to consider things that can go wrong. Even if you anticipate a relatively smooth divorce process, it is beneficial to know some of the most common errors...
Modifying child custody orders in Florida
Family law judges in Florida make child custody decisions based on what they believe are the best interests of the child, and they are reluctant to revise them unless they are presented with compelling evidence of an unanticipated, material and significant change in...
Florida stepparents can only adopt in four specific situations
Uncontested adoptions are often a straightforward process. However, when a stepparent chooses to adopt their stepchild with the support of their spouse and the child involved, there can be a little extra work involved and limitations on their rights. As a stepparent...
How your spouse’s financial misconduct could impact your divorce
Until a Florida family court finalizes your divorce, you and your spouse will technically still share assets. Unfortunately, some people who feel bitter about their pending divorce will lash out at their spouse by using those financial ties. In high-asset divorces,...
Mistakes divorced parents make that can affect timesharing rights
Divorce is difficult, and timesharing children can be even more difficult. Timesharing in a divorce can be extremely contentious if parents don't cooperate. Many potential pitfalls can lead to a parent losing rights to their children or spending time with them. If a...
Should you and your ex vacation together?
The summer is the season for family vacations, and your children have free time during this three-month break from school. When you and your ex were married, you always took at least a week for a family trip. Things have changed, though, and you got divorced. Should...
When can alimony be modified in Florida?
Alimony (also called “spousal support”) can be a hot topic in a divorce, and it’s never really surprising when a couple at war with each other can’t agree on what’s fair. Even once alimony issues are settled (whether by agreement or an order of the court), they can...
How can you act in a child’s best interests in a divorce?
When going through a divorce, it is easy to see things as a competition between you and your spouse: the more they get, the less you get. Thinking like this will make the divorce process more problematic than it needs to be. If you think about child custody with this...
Why parental divorce can have a significant emotional impact on adult children
If you’re among the increasing number of people over 50 who divorce after their children are grown and have started their own lives, you may not be worried about how the divorce will affect them. Many divorcing spouses are so consumed with their own emotions and the...
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