Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can I Modify Child Support Payments in Florida?
Yes, you can petition the court for a modification of child support payments. Generally speaking, child support obligations are determined by the income of the parents, the needs of the child, and how much time the child spends with each parent vis a vis the timesharing agreement. When circumstances change substantially, the parent is… Read More »
Can You Get Past-Due Child Support After the Child Turns Eighteen?
Typically, child support payments terminate when the child reaches the age of majority or 18 years old. However, this rule does not apply to past-due child support payments. A parent who is the recipient of child support payments is entitled to recover past-due child support payments regardless of how old the child is. So,… Read More »
How Are Debts Divided in a Florida Divorce?
One question that we’re often asked by our clients is: what happens to our marital debt during divorce? This is a complicated question that involves a number of moving parts. Our experienced family law attorneys are here to help you through the process of divorce and let you know what to expect from the… Read More »
How Can I Avoid Paying Alimony in a Florida Divorce?
Are you worried about paying alimony? You aren’t alone. The financial burden can extend for years depending on what type of alimony the court awards your spouse. Recently, however, Florida passed several laws that benefited the payers of alimony. Among other things, it did away with permanent alimony and it made it easier for… Read More »
How is Child Support Calculated in Florida?
The state of Florida uses an income-shares model to determine how much child support should be paid. By that we mean it totals the income of both parents. For example, if one parent is making $3500 a month in net income while the other parent is making $2500 a month, the court would consider… Read More »
How Does Shared Legal Custody Work in Florida?
In the majority of situations, the Florida courts will award parents joint custody of their children. Under the law, there is a rebuttable presumption that joint custody is in the best interest of the children. The best interests of the children is the standard that the court applies when making custody decisions. When it… Read More »
Preparing for the Divorce Process in Florida
So, you’ve made the decision to divorce in Florida. After several years of marriage, you’re no longer willing to stay in a relationship that doesn’t fulfill you spiritually and emotionally. Now is the time to prepare. You will need to make several important decisions such as whether you want to mediate or litigate your… Read More »
Navigating Divorce Proceedings: What Happens in a Florida Divorce?
If you’ve recently made the decision to divorce, then you likely want to prepare yourself for the process as best you can. That brought you here, to our blog, which provides resources on how the divorce process works, key elements of divorce, and Florida’s legal standards when it comes to divorce cases. In this… Read More »
What is Imputed Income in a Florida Child Support Case?
The State of Florida requires all parents to contribute financially to their child’s needs. There’s no way around this. If you have a child in Florida, then you are either the custodial parent or you’re paying child support to ensure the well-being of your children. Child support is calculated based on financial factors that… Read More »
What is a Postnuptial Agreement and Should I Consider One?
You’ve heard of prenuptial agreements. Those are agreements that are signed before a marriage happens. Postnuptial agreements, on the other hand, are very similar to prenuptial agreements, but they’re simply after the parties are already married. There are a lot of good reasons why you might want to sign a pre- or postnuptial agreement… Read More »
