Blog Posts - Divorce
What is the Cost of a Divorce in Florida?
If you are facing a divorce – or are considering divorce – you recognize that it can be a costly endeavor. The fact is that it’s more expensive to maintain two households than one, which means both you and your ex are likely to face a financial setback. There is...
Continue ReadingHow is Child Support Determined?
If you are facing a divorce that involves children or are breaking up with someone with whom you share a child, child support is likely a concern. The same is true if you already have a child support order but need a modification. Florida, like other states, requires parents to...
Continue ReadingWhat Happens if One Parent Will Not Pay Support?
Florida courts determine if child support is necessary in cases involving children. If so, they will also determine which parent pays and in what amounts. Child support is a legal obligation. Parents who receive a court order to pay must do so, or they can face severe and long-lasting penalties....
Continue ReadingCan Child Support Be Waived if Both Parents Agree?
In Florida child support child support is a calculation primarily based on income and the amount of overnights that the parent has the child. At times, parents wonder if they can mutually agree to waive child support obligations. While this might seem like a legal agreement between two adults that...
Continue ReadingSteps in the Divorce Process in Florida
As much as you want your divorce to be over with and to live a separate life from your soon-to-be ex-spouse, divorce is a process that doesn’t happen overnight. The State of Florida requires certain steps to be taken for a once-married couple to become officially divorced and recognized as...
Continue ReadingHow to File for Child Custody Contempt in FL
Court-ordered child custody arrangements are legally enforceable orders that set out the specific terms and conditions of visitation and parenting time for parents and their kids. If your ex or co-parent doesn’t want to comply with the order, they can be held in contempt of court. Violating a Child Custody...
Continue ReadingAre Mothers Favored in Divorce Court?
During a divorce - and specifically when it comes to resolving child custody disputes - courts have, in the past, favored mothers when awarding child custody due to the antiquated tender years doctrine. This legal doctrine has been around since 1800 and states that child custody during their tender years...
Continue ReadingHow Old Does a Child Have to Be to Refuse Visitation in FL
There’s no lawfully defined age at which the wishes or preferences of a child regarding visitation would be honored. This sticky situation is very common and places the parent in an ethical and legal predicament. Under the law, it is the state’s public policy that all minor children have continuing...
Continue ReadingDoes Child Support Increase If My Salary Increases?
Under Florida law, both parents are financially responsible for helping raise their kids, regardless of whether they are together or not. This is why family courts impose financial obligations on parents during paternity cases and divorce proceedings. When judges calculate how much child support the non-custodial parent must pay, they...
Continue ReadingDoes a Stepparent Have Any Legal Rights in Florida?
Becoming a stepparent comes with new challenges and responsibilities, and when you assume your new role as a stepparent, losing your stepchildren is the farthest thing on your mind. But not all relationships last. During a divorce, it can be immensely challenging to maintain the relationship you’ve built with your...
Continue ReadingCan a Divorce Affect My Retirement Fund?
Protecting your retirement fund may not be a priority when considering or are in the middle of a divorce. Most likely, the emotional toll of the divorce on you and your family is probably at the top of your list. However, your financial health also matters, and this includes ensuring...
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