Monthly Archives: January 2024
Who Gets the House in a Florida Divorce?
Some of the most pressing questions that we hear among soon-to-be divorced couples involve the fate of their family home. Unfortunately, this can be a contentious issue that can take a long time to resolve. There are, however, a few different options for couples who find themselves in this position. Equitable Distribution in Florida … 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 »
Florida’s New Paternity Law
In most states, when two people share a child, but aren’t married, the father must typically file a paternity action followed by separate custody proceedings in order to obtain parental rights. Until a recent change in the law, Florida numbered itself among these states. Since July, however, Florida residents have been governed by a… Read More »
Alimony Can Give a Person Enough Time to Become Self-Supporting
Financial issues often end up being the most complicated issues faced by divorcing couples. This is especially true for those who earn significantly less than a soon-to-be former spouse. Fortunately, there are certain types of alimony, including bridge-the-gap and rehabilitative alimony, that were specifically designed to help a lesser earning spouse become self-supporting. Read… Read More »
