Divorce substantially impacts everyone in your family, but you may want to turn your eyes toward your kids following the split. While the breakup can benefit your kids because they no longer have to experience fighting within the home, they still have to adjust to a...
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What is permanent alimony?
During a divorce, the court can award spousal support. One spouse will pay the other money to help him or her financially. It may occur during or after the divorce process as there are a few different alimony options in Florida. One specific way the court may set...
Protecting your reputation during a high-profile divorce
A high-profile divorce in Florida might put sensitive details of your personal life in the spotlight. You could deal with judgment from people who do not have all the facts. Considering the circumstances, you may feel concerned about protecting your reputation....
What to know about your high net worth divorce
In theory, divorces are all the same. However, high-net-worth divorces can be more complicated. The rules about divorces are situation-specific. That said, all situations tend to have similar answers to common questions. So here is some general information about...
Parenting plan violations in Florida
Getting a divorce can lead to various challenges if you have kids. Aside from child support, you could experience serious problems due to parenting plan violations. Whether your ex accuses you of violating your time-sharing schedule or you cannot spend time with your...
What is birdnesting?
One of the most challenging aspects of divorce with children, after breaking the news, is figuring out living situations. If you are at the beginning of your divorce process, you likely need some space from your ex in order to plan for your next steps. However, you...
How may divorcing couples divide their property in Florida?
You may dissolve your marriage and begin your new life with a fair and equitable split of your marital assets. The Florida Legislature website notes that courts may divide all assets and liabilities acquired from the date of a couple's marriage up to the date of a...
What influences child support calculations?
Divorce when you share children with your spouse often means a requirement to pay child support in Florida. For the duration of a custody agreement, you will need to consistently contribute to the financial needs of your children. As you prepare to face this new...
Why do wealthier couples have more amiable divorces?
Assets have an unquestionable impact on divorce in many ways. It is one of the main reasons that people decide to get divorced in the first place. But do more assets equal bigger problems during the divorce process itself? The impact of wealth on arguments According...
How Florida determines alimony payments
Alimony is not calculated using objective measurements. According to Florida Statutes, the court considers adultery, length of the marriage, contributions to the marriage, sources of income, earning capacities and the standard of living for each spouse. Any other...