Various factors affect your credit score in Florida, including the length of your credit history, payment history, and how much you owe creditors. You may wonder if child support will affect your credit score. Here are a few things you should know. When child support...
Year: 2023
Understanding collaborative divorce
It’s certainly no secret that divorce has the potential to bring out the worst in people, resulting in hurt feelings and ugly court battles. However, divorce isn’t always a contentious, adversarial concept for many Florida couples. If you and your soon-to-be ex agree...
Florida legislature passes alimony reform bill
A bill that will change the way alimony is awarded in Florida has been passed by both chambers of the legislature and sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Senate Bill 1416 eliminates permanent alimony and gives judges more discretion when determining the appropriate duration...
How is paternity established in Florida?
Being a father is one of the biggest joys for many Florida men. However, if a man has any doubts about whether he is the father of a child, he has certain rights. These are some of the different options available for establishing paternity. Voluntary acknowledgment...
How will a Florida divorce court divide your art?
Couples may find it difficult to divide an art collection in a divorce due to both financial value and emotional attachment. Although Florida law requires an equal distribution of assets, you may retain ownership of your art in certain circumstances. Protect with a...
Types of executive compensation to report during a divorce
A person must disclose many types of executive compensation during a Florida divorce proceeding. Understanding the different types can ensure that your soon-to-be ex-spouse is not hiding money from you. Salary The most common type of executive compensation is a...
Divorce and your family business in Florida
When a couple divorces in Florida, it is almost always necessary to split all assets and debts equitably. This includes any family businesses. During this process, the court must decide if it is feasible to split ownership of the business or if it would be in the best...
How does spousal support work?
Spousal support, which is known by a variety of other names such as alimony or spousal maintenance, is often a major part of the divorce settlement. If you are a resident of Florida and are going through a divorce, you will benefit from understanding how spousal...
Understanding how joint debt is treated in a divorce
In the state of Florida, joint debt is the debt that one or both of the spouses acquired during the marriage. When a couple divorces, the courts in Florida try to identify who is responsible for what part of the joint debt. In most cases, the courts do not affect how...
Is it acceptable to withhold visitation for non-paid support?
If you're a divorced parent in Florida, you know that the post-divorce situation can sometimes be difficult. And that's especially true if your ex-spouse isn't keeping up with their child support payments. After months of frustration over late or non-paid support, you...