In a Florida divorce, the court will set up a custody plan with the goal in most cases being to help ensure that both parents get maximum parenting time with the child. This, of course, will vary based on the best interest of the child standard. The custody plan that worked...
Category: Family Law
Tax Consequences of Asset Division
There are so many things to consider before divorce and during the divorce proceedings. Sometimes, very important issues get lost in the shuffle. Nonetheless, they can still have significant implications for post-divorce life. Tax consequences of asset division during divorce proceedings, for instance, can have substantial impacts on the finances of...
What is the Best Interest of the Child Standard?
It is often the case that divorcing parents cannot reach an agreement as to how parenting responsibilities and parenting time will be divided. After all, when it comes to the kids, emotions can run even higher than they are when addressing other aspects of divorce. Because of the impasse that parents often...
Changing Your Name After Divorce
Many people want to change their last name after their divorce has been finalized. While not nearly as complicated as divorce, the name change process in and of itself can be a bit of a journey. Here, we will help guide you through what you will need and what you will...
Co-Parenting Mistakes to Avoid After the Holidays
For all of you who navigated the often stressful co-parenting waters this holiday season, congratulations! The new year is here and we are all getting back to our more regular schedules. Before you dive into the day-to-day grind, now can be a great time to reflect on the wrapping up of the...
Questions Kids Ask About Divorce
One of the hardest things about deciding to proceed with a divorce will likely be talking to your children about it. In addition to the initial conversation where you tell your kids, there is also likely to be many more follow-up questions for them. Divorce, after all, may not be something your...
Neutral Exchange of Information Through Child Support App
When you divorce but have shared children with your former spouse, the marriage may be officially brought to a close, but the co-parenting relationship remains. Working with your former spouse to manage the schedules and needs of your children can be difficult, to say the least, especially under the strain of a...
What Are Appealable Errors in a Family Law Case?
The decisions rendered in family law matters can have substantial impacts that are deeply personal. They can impact you and they can impact your children. They can also have significant impacts on your financial well-being. Sometimes, the family court may render an unfavorable decision. While you may not like it, it...
How Do I Change My Child’s Last Name?
At some point, you may want to change your child’s last name. It might be simply due to some type of change in preference or family circumstances. In some cases, a parent may seek to have a minor’s name change after a divorce. Whatever the reason, in order to change your minor...
What Is Contempt of Court?
Going through the process of obtaining a court order that obligates the other party to do something like pay alimony or child support can be a trying time. If, after all of that, the other person fails to comply with the court order, it can be downright exasperating. Luckily, there are tools...
