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1: Only Women Get Spousal Support Either parent can receive spousal support under Florida law if they qualify under the statute. There are many factors involved in the decision of whether or not to award alimony to a spouse. These include: The standard of living established during the marriage The length of the marriage (7

In a previous article, we discussed what happens to pets in divorce. Because divorces can result in relocation for one or both parties, we believe that our clients and followers would benefit from an article concerning service dogs and emotional support animals (ESA) in Florida. SERVICE ANIMALS The state of Florida as well as federal

Today is the first day of 2021, a perfect time to reflect on the year past and look forward to a new year. In an effort to help our readers feel empowered and ready to take on the year ahead, we are sharing a few of our favorite inspirational quotes meant to help those going

On November 15th we commented on a report from the Chinese city of Xi’an where divorce applications spiked. Officials opined that the shelter-in-place orders led to this increase. It was also reported that divorce rates historically increased following natural disasters as opposed to man-made disasters. Other commentators theorized that: The combination of stress, unemployment, financial

In September of 2020, we discussed the advantages of the use of private judges in divorce litigation. In that article, we shared recent reports of the Jolie vs. Pitt divorce. Jolile sought to have their private judge removed, claiming an undisclosed conflict of interest. Clearly, Jolie was having buyer’s remorse. According to a Fox News

LGBTQ Floridians who want to adopt have had a long and arduous legal and political battle. With the election of Joe Bident for President,  President Obama’s Order establishing Gays as a protected class will continue to be in force. Notwithstanding, the LGBTQ community continues to pressure both legislators and courts throughout the country to protect

Complex divorces, which usually include most high asset divorces, are especially difficult. We have set forth some of the areas where high asset divorce can be highly contentious. 1: Child Support Florida Statute, Section 61.30(6) determines the presumptive minimal support obligation based on income as set forth in the Child Support Guidelines However if the

An official from the Chinese city of Xi’an, according to the Global Times, reported a significant spike in divorce applications, according to an article in The List. It is thought that this is likely due to couples being forced to shelter-in-place for an extended period of time in the Chinese city of Xi’an, where COVID-19

In today’s blog post, we discuss the two types of nuptial agreements: prenuptial and postnuptial to help readers better understand what these agreements mean, what they protect, and when it is appropriate to enter into one. Prenuptial Agreements Prenuptial agreements, also called “premarital agreements” in Florida, are contracts between prospective spouses that determine how certain

There is no shortage of advice regarding emotions and decisions making during a divorce. They all agree: don’t go it alone. Finding the right experts such as forensic accountants or financial experts, investigators, actuaries, and others is usually the attorney’s domain. However, finding expert counseling and emotional support is equally vital if you want to