Category Archives: Family Law
What Are the Penalties for Violating the Terms of a Parenting Plan in Florida?
Modifying a parenting plan can be tricky. You need to establish certain factors before the court will hear your argument. Instead, many parents think that they can unilaterally change the terms of a parenting plan without either consulting the other spouse or the court. If you try this, the court will not be happy… Read More »
Can I Spy on My Spouse to Collect Evidence for My Florida Divorce?
Are you tempted to spy on your spouse? Have they committed adultery? Are you engaged in a messy divorce? Do you need information that the other spouse refuses to turn over? If so, you may be inclined to use new technology to “spy” on your spouse to get the information you need. But is… Read More »
What is In-Home Separation and How Does it Work in Florida?
Legal separation is a concept in family law that refers to a situation where a couple is not formally divorced, but no longer wants to live as a married couple, at least for some time. Some states allow for legal separation. Florida is one of the few states that do not recognize legal separation…. Read More »
What Happens in Florida if I Miss One Child Support Payment?
Florida law requires that all parents are legally obligated to support their children financially, regardless of whether or not they are still married. Parents must pay court-ordered child support in Florida. When you miss a payment (even one payment), it triggers a collection process. The result of this collection process could include jail time,… Read More »
Can the Florida Courts Suspend My Driver’s License Over a Failure to Pay Child Support?
The Florida court system has a variety of ways to force delinquent parents to make child support payments. Florida presumes that each parent has a duty and a responsibility to provide support for their children. If a paying parent refuses or is unable to pay child support, the parent who is owed money can… Read More »
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 »
