There are many different decisions that have to be made in connection with your divorce, and they are all important to achieving your overall goals, although some may be more important than others. For example, if you file your divorce in the wrong county, then that may lead to your…
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My Income Has Dropped by More Than Half. What Can I Do About My Alimony Payment in Florida?
In today’s “gig” economy, fewer and fewer people are receiving incomes solely through salaried positions that pay steady earnings every week or every two weeks. Whether you’re a self-employed professional, someone who works in commissioned sales or an Uber driver, you know what it means to have an income that…
What Florida Courts Consider When Deciding the Equitable Distribution of Your Student Loan Debts
Typically, under most circumstances, assets and debts acquired during the time that a couple is married are considered by the law to be marital assets. That applies to student loan debt just the same as any other debt, generally speaking. There are, however, special circumstances that may make one spouse’s…
So, You Signed a Marital Settlement Agreement in Florida But Didn’t Go Through With the Divorce. Now What?
Sometimes, the story of your marriage and divorce, for purposes of your divorce case, can be very straightforward. Many times, though, it’s not. Many, if not most, divorcing couples, have some nuance, quirk or other atypical element to their story. To make sure that you are getting the best possible…
When a Florida Marital Settlement Agreement Validly Signed by Both Spouses Still Isn’t Enforceable
Reason #237 why it pays to have a knowledgeable South Florida family law attorney on your side: because winning your case requires an in-depth knowledge of the law… all of the law. Some people may think they can pursue their divorce case without legal counsel. They may reason that they…
How to Get an Alimony Award in Florida, Even if Your Income Exceeds Your Expenses and Your Spouse’s Expenses Exceed His Income
An old saying proposes that “numbers never lie.” They may not, but they can be deceiving. That is one of the reasons why you should avoid jumping to conclusions in your legal case, but instead talk to an experienced Florida family law attorney. Even if some of the numbers on…
What Do You Do If You’re Concerned the Judge in Your Florida Divorce Case Might Be Biased?
When it becomes necessary to go to court in a family law dispute, there are several things you expect to obtain through the litigation process. One of the most basic is that you’ll receive a fair hearing and a decision made by an impartial judge. However, what happens when you…
What a ‘Marital Gift’ Means in Florida Law and How It May Impact Your Divorce Case
When you hear the phrase “marital gift,” it may call to mind poring over an engaged couple’s wedding registry to select just the right item (or items,) or perhaps bring back memories of sending out dozens (or even hundreds) or thank-you notes for the things you received at your own…
Calculating Alimony (or an Alimony Modification) in Florida in Cases Where the Spouses Enjoyed a Luxurious Lifestyle During the Marriage
When a court in Florida contemplates the amount of alimony a spouse will receive, the judge looks at several financial factors. One of these is the standard of living that the couple enjoyed during the marriage prior to its breakdown. If you and your spouse lived a high-end lifestyle during…
The Court Credited My Ex-Spouse With Expenses She’s Not Paying as Part of My Florida Alimony Case. What Can I Do?
Recently, this blog touched upon the issue of a parent receiving child support credit for expenses and what happens when the parent doesn’t actually spend that money. In child support cases, this matters because of those expenses’ impact child support guideline calculations. In alimony, the problem is similar but somewhat…