Before, During and After the Divorce

You’re getting a divorce. Divorce is often a long, emotional, stressful process. Many times, people are so focused on the divorce process that they forget about the parts of their life that will not be covered in the divorce proceedings. Matters such as health care directives and estate planning will likely not be fully addressed […]

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Electronic Communication With Children

Florida Statute 61.13003 allows the Court to order electronic communication between a parent and a child. This communication can be via email, text messages, Skype or any other form of electronic media available to both parents. With older children, this is relatively easy as they often communicate with their friends via social media. With very […]

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What Is The Significance Of Filing A Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage As It Relates To Assets And Liabilities?

According to FS 61.075(7), the cut-off date for determining marital assets and liabilities is the date of filing, unless there is a written agreement otherwise. So, if you are concerned that your spouse may acquire debt for which you will become liable, filing the petition will establish the date where that cannot happen. All assets […]

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Does Title Matter?

When fashioning an equitable distribution plan, does it matter that assets are titled solely to one spouse or the other? The answer is: Yes and no. Think of the assets and liabilities of a marriage collectively as a pie. From the standpoint of determining what goes into the pie filling, legal title is irrelevant. Everything […]

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Timesharing Factors

Florida courts no longer use the term “custody” with regards to children. Instead, the Court fashions “timesharing plans” that consider specific factors that are in the best interests of the child(ren). One factor that can be difficult, especially if you are involved in a difficult divorce or paternity case, is the first factor the courts […]

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Child Support

Child support in Florida is a legal duty paid by both parents. The child support is not for the personal use of the receiving parent. It is the child(ren)’s money and is to be used for their use only. The parents that are involved in the divorce/paternity action do not have the right to waive […]

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