The Intersection of Child Custody and Taxes

Just as with any other matter in life, a divorce can have many far-reaching consequences that parties might not have considered beforehand. One such example includes that of taxes. Not only is a party’s available tax options limited after a divorce, there are certain options that no longer become available to a spouse, especially if there are children involved. While …

Proposed Changes to Alimony in Florida

While alimony payments can be a sensitive subject for some people, there is no denying that it has a big effect on divorces. Because alimony is regulated by state law, the requirements and effects of alimony can vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Recently, there was an attempt to reform alimony in Florida to change the law concerning alimony, under House …

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2015 Florida Alimony Bill Fails To Pass

There will not be an alimony reform this year.   The House passed an alimony reform bill but the Senate did not pass any alimony bill this year.   Legislative update: Alimony reform to be back next year, this process will not stop until alimony reform is accomplished. 50/50 timesharing as the best interest of the child is still a …

Keeping the P.E.A.C.E.

The trial court will follow the acronym of P.E.A.C.E. as a roadmap to resolve the case.

Children First!

Parental responsibility and child related issues are the most emotionally charged issues of all divorce cases. The duties and responsibilities of the divorcing parents and the family court judge are the greatest and most complex. When divorcing parents hand over the responsibilities of parenthood to the judicial branch of government to decide the most intimate family issues, it is very …

How Not To Act – Even When Upset!

It is beneficial to your case to act appropriately at all times. There is no benefit to acting with rage or immaturity during mediation or in the courtroom. When addressing the court you will be judged in much better light if you are courteous and act appropriately. Remember, you are being judged by a stranger, the judge, to make decisions …