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How can you work out your child custody and visitation issues?

October 28, 2020/in Divorce, Firm News/by

For parents in Florida, there is perhaps no legal issue that can cause as much frustration and worry as child custody and visitation disputes. This is understandable, since most parents want what is best for their children. However, the problems arise when parents disagree on what, exactly, is best for their children. So, how can parents in Florida work out their child custody and visitation issues?

Explore all the options

Well, for starters, many parents are able to work through these issues in out-of-court negotiations – despite their differences. By exploring the possibility of this option, parents may be able to more freely discuss their opinions and attempt to arrive at arrangements and schedules that work for all involved. Once an agreement is set, that agreement can then be approved by the family law court.

But, there are undeniably some situations that are more difficult, or the parents are not able to work together all that well. In such situations, alternative dispute resolution approaches may be possible, such as mediation. These processes can bring in a neutral third-party to attempt to help the parents reach a solid agreement.

If all else fails, each parent will be able to present their case in a child custody hearing in family law court. Although these hearings can seem somewhat informal, based on the nature of the issue, the fact remains that parents still need to be able to put together strong legal arguments in a persuasive approach if they want the judge to rule in their favor. Parents in Florida should be sure to get more information about their own unique case when they are dealing with child custody and visitation legal issues.

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What are the factors used to determine alimony?

October 13, 2020/in Divorce/by

Some married couples decide that one spouse will work full-time outside of the home while the other spouse works-part time or stays home full-time to take care of household. However, if a couple gets a divorce, it can be difficult for the spouse who earns less to maintain the lifestyle they had become accustomed to during the marriage without the income from the higher-earning spouse.

To help provide financial support to a lesser earning spouse, the court may award alimony, which will require the higher-earning spouse to pay a certain amount to the lesser earning spouse every month, on a temporary or permanent basis.

Factors to consider to determine alimony

Courts will consider a number of different factors when determining whether to award alimony, how much to award, and how long to award it. These factors may include

  • The length of the marriage
  • The standard of living established during the marriage
  • Each spouse’s contributions to the marriage
  • Each spouse’s age, physical and mental health, and financial resources
  • Each spouse’s earning capacity (e.g. job skills, educational level, work experience)
  • Post-marriage responsibilities (e.g. if one spouse is named primary custodian of child in the divorce)

Types of alimony

Under Florida law, the court may award various types of alimony depending on its evaluation of the above factors. The main types of alimony include:

  • Permanent alimony – This type of alimony is typically reserved for spouses with permanent disabilities who are unable to work.
  • Durational alimony – This type of alimony is awarded for a set period of time, that is shorter than the length of the marriage.
  • Rehabilitative alimony – This type of alimony is meant to help a spouse develop job skills or acquire the education necessary to become self-sufficient.
  • Bridge-the-gap alimony – This type of alimony is meant to support a spouse on a short-term basis and help provide necessities for a spouse on a short-term basis as they transition into single life.

A divorce attorney can give you an idea of how much alimony you are entitled to and help you through the rest of the divorce process.

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