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When you get divorced and you have children, or if you have children and you’re not married, it’s called a paternity action. Either one is governed under Florida law with regards to establishing a parenting plan. The parenting plan talks about daily communication when we’re with the other parent, how you’re gonna handle the day-to-day

Alimony negotiations often focus on monthly support amounts, but long-term financial planning can be equally important. Both parties may benefit from evaluating how support arrangements affect future financial stability. Important considerations often include: Tax implications of support payments Budget planning for separate households Duration and predictability of support Long-term retirement planning Support arrangements that appear

The most recent alimony statute eliminated permanent alimony from Florida law. That means that no matter how long your marriage is, whether it’s 20 years, 30 years, or 40 years, and irrespective of your age, and irrespective of your health, and irrespective of either party’s incomes, a party cannot receive permanent alimony in court. The

Alimony orders are not always permanent. Under certain circumstances, Florida law allows former spouses to request modifications after a divorce is finalized. However, modifications generally require a significant change in circumstances. Common situations that may lead to modification requests include: Substantial changes in income • Retirement or health issues affecting employment • Changes in financial

When valuing assets in a family law case, in order to do so, most of the time you have to hire an expert. That expert will then go ahead and help facilitate the value of whether it’s a business in any type of economic world, whether it’s real estate, you would hire an appraiser to

Brodie Friedman is proud to announce that three of our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers for their excellence in the practice of family law. This year’s honors reflect our firm’s longstanding commitment to providing exceptional legal representation to individuals and families throughout South Florida. Jason Brodie Recognized for the 14th Consecutive Year Firm

Self-employment can make alimony determinations more complex in Florida divorce cases. Business owners and independent professionals may have fluctuating income, deductions, and variable revenue streams. Courts often examine financial records carefully to understand a party’s true earning capacity. Important issues may include: Variability in annual income • Business deductions that affect reported earnings • Cash

We tell parents all the time, tell our clients that are parents, not to involve your children in the litigation. This is an issue between you and your spouse. The children didn’t ask to be in the middle of it. Do not put them in the middle of it. It’s not good for them. Now,

Some spouses pause or scale back their careers during marriage to support family responsibilities. These career interruptions may affect future earning capacity and often become relevant during alimony discussions. Florida courts typically evaluate how those choices affected the economic circumstances of both spouses. Factors frequently considered include: Length of time out of the workforce •

Divorce can be extremely painful even without children involved. If you’ve got kids, looking after your own well-being, and theirs, can be overwhelming. Here are a few things to keep in mind for helping your kids cope with their parent’s divorce. During a separation, it is common to feel angry at ordinary daily acts, or