Signs Your Marriage is Worth Saving
Usually once each month, I get a call from a potential client who basically asks me if they should get divorced. My general rule is that I will not encourage people to get divorced. If you want to get...
View ArticleWhat happens to an IRA or 401k in a divorce in Florida?
Question: What happens to an IRA or 401k in a divorce in Florida? An IRA or 401(k) are retirement accounts that offer the benefit of deferring income tax to the future. Typically, these accounts are...
View ArticleWhy Should a Couple Getting a Divorce Consider Mediation
Transcript of video: First off, you don’t need to mediate your case if you already have an agreement. In that case, you should hire an attorney to make sure the papers are prepared correctly and to...
View ArticleTraveling out of the Country with your Children
If you are thinking about an international trip with your child and you are not married to the child’s other parent, there are a few steps you need to take to obtain the necessary permission of the...
View ArticleAn Explanation of a Florida Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
I get a lot of phone calls from people who recently attended a hearing where their child support obligation was calculated. The number one complaint is that they are not sure that the calculation is...
View ArticleAlimony Reform is Coming to Florida – maybe
Over the last few years, there have been various attempts to “reform” Florida alimony laws. In April 2016, Governor Scott vetoed a bill due to a provision that had to due with a presumption that 50/50...
View ArticleChanges to Required Parenting Class in North Florida
Florida law has long required divorcing couples with children to attend a “Parent Education and Family Stabilization” class aimed at educating the parents about the special challenges that await...
View ArticleDoes Divorce Hurt Your Credit Score?
Does divorce hurt your credit score? The quick answer is “yes.” But only in some situations. Your credit score is not automatically affected by your divorce. The Clerk of Court does not notify the...
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My Florida Child Support Calculator – New for 2020
Why did I create My Florida Child Support Calculator? I often hear from potential clients after they have appeared in court and had their child support calculated. After doing some online research and...
View ArticleOnline Dating Safety and How to Recognize Red Flags
One of the key questions surrounding online dating is whether these platforms lead to long-term relationships. Some 53% of adults under 30 have ever used a dating site or app – including a quarter who...
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