How To Make The Most of Mediation

Virtually all family law cases are referred to mediation prior to being able to go to trial. This means that whether you are involved in a divorce, paternity, or post-judgment case, you will likely find yourself in the position of attempting to negotiate a settlement with your ex. There Are 4 Outcomes To Mediation full […]

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Modifying Final Judgments Part II:

Don’t just settle to get this over…Get it right the first time and fight for what you want in your divorce or paternity case right now. Last week, we discussed the fact that equitable distribution judgments are generally non-modifiable. This week we will examine modification of custody orders. Fla. Stat. 61.13(3) states, “…A determination of […]

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What is “income” for purposes of child support calculations?

And how does Florida factor in disability benefits that go directly to the opposing party? First, F.S. 61.046(8) states, “‘Income’ means any form of payment to an individual, regardless of source, including, but not limited to: wages, salary, commissions and bonuses, compensation as an independent contractor, worker’s compensation, disability benefits, annuity and retirement benefits, pensions, […]

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Addie vs. Coale

Addie vs. Coale has a history in the 4th district. When it was first appealed, it was remanded for reconsideration of the alimony and child support aspects of the final judgment. On remand, the successor trial judge entered an alimony and child support award, but it was deficient in that findings were not made on […]

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McGlynn vs. Tallman-McGlynn

In McGlynn vs. Tallman-McGlynn, we are reminded that if you include bonus income in your financial affidavit but want to argue that it should not be included in net income for alimony or child support, you should be prepared to present evidence supporting the claim that the bonus income is non-recurring. Also, the Former Husband […]

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Lathrop vs. Lathrop

In Lathrop vs. Lathrop, the trial court rightfully awarded alimony, but it erred in requiring that the alimony be secured by life insurance. In the absence of special circumstances, a spouse cannot be required to maintain life insurance for the purpose of securing an alimony obligation. A final judgment of dissolution must set forth sufficient […]

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“So you’re going through a divorce and you’re ready to start cutting ties with everything…don’t change anything just yet.”

Often times at the outset of a divorce, men begin wondering what to do regarding their home, their bills, their insurance policies, etc. They want to begin cutting ties with their old life and begin establishing a new one. More often than not, the appropriate course of action during the pendency of your divorce is […]

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