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Obviously, there’s… everyone wants to know what “actual income” is and how to determine it. And obviously, as you stated, it’s a good point, are you self-employed? Are you a W2 employee? And why does it really matter? Because the numbers are based on a calculation. So we need to determine what each party’s income

Parental responsibility is who makes the major decisions for children, such as their health and education. There are two types of parental responsibility in Florida. There are shared parental responsibility and sole parental responsibility. You may also hear shared parental responsibility with ultimate decision-making authority as another option. Florida statutes recently changed on this issue,

One of the main questions people ask about child support is, do my expenses matter? Does it matter the clothes I buy for my child or the cost of the shoes for the child? What about haircuts? And we have to explain to them that child support is an income-based formula, not an expense-based formula.

Divorce is not only emotionally challenging, it can also have a profound financial implication for those involved. From splitting assets and debts to considering the potential consequences, it’s essential to understand the fiscal repercussions that accompany the dissolution of marriage. In this series, we’ll explore the diverse financial considerations of divorce, shedding light on some

When a couple decides to split up, one of the many difficult decisions they might face is who gets to keep their pet. Traditionally in Florida, pets are considered property in court cases, which means that judges treat them like any other piece of personal property such as furniture or a car. However, in recent

Super Lawyers is a reputable service that rates exceptional lawyers who have achieved significant peer recognition and professional success. We are thrilled to announce that Ayla Walker, outstanding family law attorney, has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers. This distinguished accolade is exclusively bestowed upon the top 5% of attorneys who have

Super Lawyers serves as a distinguished rating service for exceptional lawyers who have garnered significant peer recognition and achieved remarkable professional accomplishments. We are thrilled to announce that Jason Brodie, our firm’s partner and experienced family law attorney, has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer.” This exclusive accolade is granted to the top 5% of

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Firm partner and board certified family law attorney Joshua Friedman has been honored as a “Super Lawyer”. This is a special honor awarded to only the top 5% of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews

Child support in Florida is based upon statute. There are Florida support guidelines that calculate how child support is determined. When calculating the child support, they use the different party’s incomes and how many overnights each party is receiving in time sharing with the children. And there’s also a credit given for the payment of

Domestic violence is a very serious issue and could have an impact on your case for many reasons. It concerns issues regarding exclusive use and occupancy of the marital home parental responsibility and timeshare. For more help on this issue, please contact and experience family law attorney.