Spousal support, also known as alimony, can be a complex topic to address during divorce. The court can award it to either spouse. There are several factors the court may consider in deciding the amount that should be paid and for how long. Spousal support overview...
A Civil Approach To Florida Family Law
Year: 2023
Probate and taxes – how to go about it
When your estate goes through probate after your death, the personal representative that you appoint to oversee your estate has many responsibilities. They must collect and distribute your assets, pay debts and take care of any other administrative duties for the...
Who pays in a high conflict child custody dispute?
Custody disputes in Florida are stressful for everyone involved. They often cost both parents a lot of money and usually take a long time to resolve. Additionally, when parents cannot agree on a custody arrangement, a court must decide. Although you may think that the...
How should you deal with sentimental assets in your divorce?
As you navigate your divorce, you’re likely to find yourself facing serious property division considerations. While the outcome of this process can shape your financial stability for years to come, it can also be difficult to navigate given the emotional attachments...
Tips for your child custody exchange
Good communication is necessary for a healthy co-parenting relationship, but sometimes it is easier if that communication is not in person. However, there are times that you may need to see your co-parent, such as at child custody exchanges. Child custody exchanges in...
How does financial infidelity escalate conflict during divorce?
Financial infidelity occurs whenever one partner is dishonest with the other about money. This could include everything from spending without the other partner’s knowledge to having a secret credit card or properties. The issue is serious and is one of the top causes...
Divorce and your retirement accounts
For many people, one of the biggest fears in a divorce involves losing financial stability. Divorce involves dividing your marital property and this can include your retirement accounts. Marital property is generally any property that was acquired during your...
The impact of mental illness on child custody
Mental illness affects millions of people in Florida and throughout the world. If not properly treated, it can have a negative effect on many areas of life, including relationships. One of Florida’s custody factors is the physical and mental health of each parent....
What does a personal representative do?
When an estate in Florida goes through the probate process, a personal representative is appointed. A personal representative is responsible for overseeing the administration of the estate, but what exactly does this mean? Administering an estate means disturbing...
Are you ready for your divorce?
When you think of preparing for a divorce, you probably imagine tasks such as getting documents together or figuring out how to divide marital property. While these are important priorities, you might find that you are unprepared for some of the emotional aspects of a...