Category Archives: Family Law
What is a Postnuptial Agreement and Should I Consider One?
You’ve heard of prenuptial agreements. Those are agreements that are signed before a marriage happens. Postnuptial agreements, on the other hand, are very similar to prenuptial agreements, but they’re simply after the parties are already married. There are a lot of good reasons why you might want to sign a pre- or postnuptial agreement… Read More »
How Does Adultery Impact a Divorce in Florida?
Florida is a no-fault state when it comes to divorces. That means that Florida only permits no-fault grounds for divorce. An example of a “no-fault ground for divorce” would include one spouse saying that the marriage is irretrievably broken and cannot be saved. In this case, neither spouse is blamed for the breakdown of… Read More »
How Do I Establish Paternity in Florida?
In legal terms, paternity is defined as the establishment of the father of a child. This includes legal rights and responsibilities for the child. There are generally no situations in which maternity needs to be established. It is generally quite obvious who the mother of a child is. Paternity, on the other hand, is… Read More »
What is Retroactive Child Support?
Florida law requires both parents to share in the responsibility of raising a child. But far too often, we see situations where one parent has to support the child alone for months or even years. If this situation sounds family, you may have grounds to pursue retroactive child support payments from the child’s other… Read More »
What to Do If Your Spouse is Selling Assets Before the Divorce is Finalized
It should deeply concern you if your soon-to-be ex has begun selling off assets before the divorce is finalized. Those assets likely belong to you too, and you should have some say in how they’re distributed post-divorce. Any proceeds from those transactions would likely belong partly to you. If your spouse is selling assets,… Read More »
What is a QDRO and Will I Need One for My Florida Divorce?
You may not want to hear this, but those retirement accounts that have been accruing value while you work are subject to distribution in a Florida divorce. That means that your spouse is entitled to half the proceeds from your retirement accounts (or more—Florida is an equitable distribution state). But you aren’t allowed to… Read More »
What are the Different Types of Alimony in Florida
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a payment made from one spouse to another to help that spouse support themselves after the divorce is finalized. Whether you are petitioning the court for alimony or worried that you might have to pay it, knowing what options are out there is crucial to preparing yourself… Read More »
Enforcing a Time-Sharing Agreement in Florida
If you and your former partner have children together and have a parenting plan in place, you may be wondering what your options are if your co-parent violates that agreement. Whether this takes the form of failing to show up for visits, or refusing visitation to a co-parent, the consequences can be serious. Read… Read More »
Five Common Child Support Enforcement Devices
If the child support obligor in your family’s life is behind on monthly payments, you are certainly not alone. Nationwide, less than half of these obligors pay the full amount due. The resulting shortfall now exceeds $110 billion, and that figure is climbing daily. Technically, the state attorney general has the right to collect… Read More »
Why Should Florida Dads File Paternity Actions?
Overall, about a third of Florida infants are born to single mothers. The proportion is much higher in certain communities. Many fathers believe that if they signed the birth certificate, they have legal rights as fathers. That myth is partially true. These dads could be administratively liable for child support payments. But a signature… Read More »
