In part 1, we introduced Florida alimony and the development of evidence to support a support award, including the role of marital misconduct. Today, we will focus on relevant factors that would support (or not support) a court order for alimony. Make a budget The...
Month: November 2020
Part 1: How do you show actual need for alimony in a Florida divorce?
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is the payment of money from one ex-spouse to the other after divorce. For a person seeking support from their former spouse, specific kinds of evidence will strengthen their case that alimony would be appropriate under Florida...
Florida child support: It’s more than the guideline formula, part 2
In part 1 of this post, we explained the basics of the Florida child support guidelines – what they are and how they work to set the minimum amount of child support parents need to provide. As we said, the scheduled child support amount is just the beginning. The...
Calculating Florida child support: There’s more than just punching in numbers, part 1
Florida has child support guidelines contained in numerical tables using the combined net income of the parents and the number of children they have. It sounds like you could punch in the numbers and it would spit out the amount of support the children need. Of...
Judges, magistrates and hearing officers
What's the difference and who decides in your Florida divorce Today we will explain the various decisionmakers who may be involved in your Florida divorce proceedings. Knowing what to expect can help to lessen the stress and concern most people understandably...
Premarital agreement pitfalls: Don’t rush and vague Florida requirements, part 2
In part 1 of this post, we introduced prenuptial agreements – what they are, why people use them and why Florida law is very particular about its requirements for valid antenuptial agreements between prospective spouses. Do not rush into an antenuptial agreement There...