If you go through a divorce, if you have at least one child with your former spouse, you know that questions of child custody could move to the forefront. In a perfect world, you and the other parent will be able to work out a child custody and parenting agreement...
Month: April 2016
Can permanent alimony be modified in Florida?
Florida governor Rick Scott recently vetoed Senate bill 250, which would have made alimony easier to modify and also resulted in fewer awards of permanent alimony. So where do we stand now? With the governor's veto, some people may think that permanent alimony will...
What do you need to know about alimony?
When a married couple proceeds with the divorce process, it is possible that the court could award alimony to one person. This does not always happen, but it is definitely something that could be discussed. The primary purpose of alimony is to eliminate any unfair...
Child custody factors: Become familiar with these
When it comes time for the court to decide who will have custody of a child, there are many factors that come into play. As a parent, here is what you need to remember: The court is going to do what is in the best interest of your child. Although it may not be...
Parental time-sharing set to change in Florida
A new Florida family law statute, Senate Bill 668, is set to make a major change to Florida parental time-sharing after divorce. The new law, which will take effect October 1 if signed by the governor, will include a presumption that both parents should have more or...
The many matters of divorce
On a personal level, there is nothing simple about the divorce process. You are splitting from a person you once fell in love with, and there is nothing more difficult than making such a big decision. Along the way, you will face a variety of additional matters. Some...