Divorce

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...

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...

Sharing custody of children isn't easy, but it is typical for divorced parents to do it. In Florida, the courts typically expect parents to create and uphold a time-sharing agreement. Depending on the demands of your career, the relationship you have with your...

Setting up a parenting plan or reaching a custody agreement requires predictability. You have to know your schedule, your co-parent's schedule and your children's schedules in order to create a plan that will work for your family. When you have a very demanding and...

Premarital agreements are special agreements that help limit the risk of litigation in the future. These agreements are designed to break down what happens to your assets in a divorce. The agreement may also address other topics. Even though you may love and trust...

As you've undoubtedly heard, infidelity is one of the major reasons why married couples call it quits. Have you heard of the concept of financial infidelity, though? This concept refers to a spouse hiding their possessions, assets or money from their partner. Sadly,...

Spousal support is a necessary protection, especially for spouses who have not been working or who rely on their other spouse for support. The reality is that it would be extremely unfair to divorce and leave one person with little to nothing. It would be damaging to...

As a Florida parent, your priority in a divorce should be your children. It can be easy to get caught up worrying about how you will divide assets, yet you can always earn more money. You can never replace your kids. The state requires that parents make a parenting...

As you look toward your wedding day, you realize that your life will be changing forever. And even though you’re excited about a future with your partner, it’s natural to have some questions and concerns. A prenuptial agreement is one of the best ways to ease your...

Every state has its own formula for calculating child support, and some of them are more generous than others. Florida family courts will consider the good fortune of parents when determining what amount of child support is appropriate. In some cases, the courts may...