Family law is a complex field that involves various technical terms that may appear challenging to comprehend initially. However, each term holds significant weight and can materially affect the outcome of legal proceedings. These phrases are essential to understanding how family law functions and what it entails for you and your...
The Impact of Social Media on Family Law Litigation
In the era of digital connectivity, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, influencing how we communicate, share information, and connect with others. While these platforms offer various benefits, they also bring forth new challenges, particularly in the realm of family law. It is important to understand the...
Recognizing and Addressing Parental Alienation
While parental alienation can have a devastating impact on a family, children in particular, it is a persistent problem. This is particularly true of families in the midst of or post-divorce proceedings. To say that parental alienation is one parent turning a child against the other parent is accurate, but still fails...
Why You Should Consider a Prenuptial Agreement
While prenuptial, or premarital, agreements have been dramatized in the past, the shadow is lifting more and more as people begin to realize how useful they can be. Yes, it does involve making plans for the end of a marriage before a marriage begins, but you may be surprised to find that...
Annulment in Florida
You may have heard talk of annulment, but remain unsure of what it actually is and whether it is available in Florida. Annulment refers to annulling a marriage. An annulment of a marriage is, essentially, when circumstances dictate that it should be treated as though it never happened. In other words, annulment...
Florida Common Law Marriage
Marriage has powerful legal implications. The legal union of two people join their lives in far reaching ways. The legal recognition of this union, for instance, can have significant consequences in the event that the two people party to the union want said union dissolved. The dissolution of a marriage means that...
What is Alimony Pendente Lite?
Divorce is filled with many important issues that must be decided before the actual divorce can be finalized. Property and debt division is one such issue as is child support and alimony. The thing that may come as a surprise to many couples is the fact that
What are Grounds for Parenting Time Modification?
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...
Tax Consequences of Asset Division
Dividing assets in a divorce isn’t just about fairness. It’s also about understanding the long-term tax consequences. In Orlando, couples navigating divorce must consider how federal tax laws and Florida’s equitable distribution rules affect retirement accounts, real estate, investments, and support payments. Missteps can lead to unexpected tax bills down the road.
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...
