As of July 1, 2023 Florida no longer awards permanent alimony, effectively eliminating it as an option for divorces filed after that date. While this substantial shift in how the state...
Alimony, also known as spousal support or maintenance, is a court-ordered payment from one spouse to another after divorce. When circumstances significantly change, however, either party can petition the court to...
Factors in Determining Florida Spousal Support Divorce can be a complicated and emotional process, especially when there are significant assets involved. One of the most important aspects of a high-net-worth...
Understanding the Different Types of Alimony in Florida Divorce can take an emotional and financial toll on anyone. One of the most challenging aspects of the divorce process is settling...
Tax season generally falls between January 1st and April 15th each year. During this time, taxpayers prepare and file their income taxes, including information provided by their employers or financial custodians about...
Alimony is meant to prevent a former spouse from financially struggling due to divorce. However, it is not guaranteed under Florida law. Alimony will only be awarded under certain circumstances. Moreover, the...
More than 100,000 cases of domestic violence are reported to the authorities across Florida every single year. Many more cases go unreported as well. Domestic violence is also one of...
Divorce proceedings ultimately result in a final judgment that covers the parties’ respective interests regarding issues such as property division, spousal support, and child custody and support if applicable. A...
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a great many challenges for many of us. If you were recently laid off, furloughed, or otherwise experienced a significant change in income due to...
If this is your first divorce, you likely have a lot of preconceived thoughts about the process, which were heavily influenced by family, friends, or even the media. Now that...