Citizenship through Marriage

Marriage is one of the biggest life events a person can go through. Not only are two people coming together to start a new life, but in many cases, two different cultures come together in the marriage. Marriage is a ceremony that knows no boundaries, and people from different parts of the country, and even different parts of the world, …

Tips for Talking to Your Child about Divorce

Divorce can be a tough thing for adults to deal with. From deciding how property will be divided to finding a good attorney, there can be a lot of factors that go into finalizing a divorce. Adults, however, aren’t the only ones that are affected by divorce. Not only will children of divorcing parties have to go through the process …

Understanding “Voidable” Marriages in Florida

Most people enter into marriages, believing that they truly enter into a relationship that will last until death, or at the very least, until they decide to end it on their own terms. There are times, however, when a marriage might not be valid due to underlying circumstances. In these situations, the marriage will either be declared “void” or “voidable,” …

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 …