Florida alimony decisions are multi-faceted and there is no hard and fast calculation that can be used in all situations. Florida judges have wide discretion as to whom receives alimony payments, the length of those payments, the alimony amount, and the duration of the alimony. Usually, in divorce cases involving issues of alimony, the court will consider that couple's standard of living during the marriage as well as the need and ability to pay alimony once the former spouses separate and … [Read more...]
Getting Divorced-Five Things To Do
Once you've decided to get a divorce and begin legal proceedings there are emotional and financial pitfalls that you will want to avoid. If you're aware of these danger zones before you begin the process, the more likely you are to avoid them during the divorce process. While there are many pitfalls I could mention here are a few of the mistakes that are the most costly. 1)Need to Know Basis-apart from your attorney, most people don't need to know every detail of your divorce. This is most … [Read more...]
Divorce and Talking to the Kids
Divorce is one of the more painful experiences a family encounters. When children are involved, the situation becomes even more difficult. While each family situation is different, there are certain do's and don'ts I've learned as a divorce lawyer. Over the years, I've found that many couples who are divorcing find it helpful to speak with a therapist or a counselor before they approach their children with the news. Upon hearing the news that their parents are going to divorce, many kids … [Read more...]
Florida Divorce: Tips To Prepare For Divorce And Protect Your Finances
In most Florida divorce cases, you and your spouse will divide marital assets during divorce proceedings. Whether you are the higher earning spouse or not, this can be a difficult time. We recommend the following financial tips to prepare for divorce. Get Your Paperwork Organized During a divorce, you need to prove all marital assets. Getting your paperwork organized ahead of time can reduce stress, decrease the likelihood a spouse will try to hide assets and bring transparency to divorce … [Read more...]
