Alimony: Types and Determining Factors

Alimony or spousal support is designed to help a financially disadvantaged spouse maintain a similar standard of living post-divorce. Florida recognizes several types of alimony, each designed for specific circumstances. Factors like the marriage length, each spouse’s financial situation, and more can influence alimony decisions. For more information, please consult an experienced family law attorney.

Will Timesharing Affect Child Support?

One of the other questions a lot of individuals often ask is will the amount of time that I spend or my spouse or partner spends with the child, how does that factor into child support? And then we explain to them the different types of methodologies versus the gross-up formula. If someone is spending

What is Parental Responsibility?

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,

Do My Expenses Matter with Child Support?

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.

The Financial Implications of Divorce

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

What is Child Support Based on?

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

Does Domestic Abuse Affect My Divorce?

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.

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Settlement Agreements What do I do?

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