When we discuss child custody laws, we usually talk about them in the context of divorce. However, it's important to note that child custody laws can apply in cases where the parents were never married. Florida law provides that all parents generally have rights and...
Year: 2020
Year: 2020
Two points to consider when valuing assets in a divorce
When dividing assets in a divorce, it may look like two assets have the same value. However, once taxes are factored in, the result can be very different. You may have initially paid the same for each asset, but if the asset is subject to penalties, capital gains...
Is parental alienation threatening your relationship with your kid?
Child custody is oftentimes the most important legal issue facing divorcing couples. While some parents are fortunate enough to be able to develop a custody and visitation plan that they agree is in the best interests of their child, there are a lot of situations...
Can I move out of state with the children after a divorce?
There are times when a St. Petersburg area resident gets a job offer they can’t refuse. But what happens if that job is located in another state? It can be a challenge for a parent to move to another state with their children. A parent who wishes to move a long way...
How can you work out your child custody and visitation issues?
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...
What are the factors used to determine alimony?
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...
Once taboo, “postnups” gain in popularity with younger couples
Beyonce, Heid Klum, Rupert Murdoch – what do they all have in common? Many would say an obscene amount of money, and they would be correct. But these well-known celebrities share something else in common: they all allegedly signed postnuptial agreements with their...
Who gets the house in a divorce?
For many Florida residents, the family home is one of their biggest assets. The house is also the asset with the most emotional attachment. There are many questions that need to be answered in a divorce and what to do with the family home can be the most contentious....
Can I seek a custody modification if I have my child more often?
When a custody order is created, it is based on the information available at the time. This includes the income that each parent makes, as well as how much time is spent with each parent. As the years pass, changes in circumstances may occur which warrant a...
The value of a QDRO in a divorce
Divorcing spouses know that they must disentangle their combined lives as they prepare to move into a new phase of life as a once-again single person. Through this process, assets and debts may need to be split. Depending on the nature of a couple's marital estate,...