Monthly Archives: October 2024
Am I Ineligible for Alimony?
Alimony, or spousal maintenance, often ends up being a critical component of divorce proceedings. This is a type of payment made by a higher-earning spouse to a lower-earning spouse after a divorce is finalized to help the latter maintain the same standard of living that the parties enjoyed during the marriage. It’s important to… Read More »
The Financial Benefits of Uncontested Divorce in Florida
Not all Florida divorces require contentious court battles. In fact, many couples opt for an uncontested divorce, which can be settled relatively simply and also ease the financial burden of legally ending a marriage. Read on to learn more about some of the financial benefits of pursuing an uncontested divorce in Florida. Uncontested Divorce… Read More »
What are the Penalties for Violating a Florida Parenting Plan?
In Florida, couples who share children are only able to finalize their divorces when they have created a parenting plan (or the court has done so on their behalf). These plans contain all the details involved in sharing custody from a visitation schedule and information about how holidays will be shared to directions on… Read More »
Navigating Florida’s 50/50 Time-Sharing Presumption
Last year, Florida lawmakers enacted a number of major changes to its custody laws. One of the most impactful of these changes was a switch to a 50/50 time-sharing presumption in child custody cases. Basically, courts are now directed to presume that an equal time-sharing arrangement is always in a child’s best interests when… Read More »
Recognizing the Signs of Abuse in a Relationship
It can be difficult, for those who are in the middle of a dangerous relationship, to see the warning signs of abuse. This is especially true in cases where a person isn’t necessarily exhibiting physically violent behavior, but is engaging in other destructive forms of abuse. While every relationship is different, there are a… Read More »
