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Proving your ex-spouse no longer needs alimony

When you and your spouse choose to divorce, the issue of alimony is one that can continue to cause contention between the two of you. He or she being awarded it may be viewed as some sort of punitive action against you. It is not meant to be; rather, spousal support is supposed to provideContinue reading “Proving your ex-spouse no longer needs alimony”

Can I see my grandchildren even if their parent forbids it?

If the parent or guardian of your grandchildren is withholding the children from you, you may have rights to seek visitation through the court. But, it is far from automatic. In fact, Florida law may allow you to petition for visitation if your grandchildren’s parents, or one of them, fall under categories including the following:Continue reading “Can I see my grandchildren even if their parent forbids it?”

The importance of grandparents after divorce

Children in Florida whose parents are going through a divorce need as much emotional support as they can get. While the majority of this support should come from their parents, other members of the immediate family should play a role as well. According to The Attached Family, grandparents may have enough positive influence on their grandchildrenContinue reading “The importance of grandparents after divorce”

Quitting work may cause imputed income for child support purposes

Many divorcing parents in Florida who have children are typically aware that there will most likely be a child support order issued by the court at some point in time. Most parents want to properly support their children and comply with the state’s law for doing so. There are, however, times when a parent unwiselyContinue reading “Quitting work may cause imputed income for child support purposes”

Family feuds over ownership of double basses

Most in Plantation might assume that domestic disputes requiring legal intervention only occur between spouses. However, that is not always the case. Parents and children can end up feuding for years over the circumstances of a divorce. This may come as little surprise to some given that children are equally as affected by a separationContinue reading “Family feuds over ownership of double basses”

Nominal alimony can preserve a spouse’s rights later

Few issues in some divorces are more important to the parties than that of alimony. There are many guidelines used by the Florida courts to determine whether alimony is appropriate and if so, the level at which the obligor will be paying the obligee. Often, divorce cases resolve by settlement of the relevant issues, includingContinue reading “Nominal alimony can preserve a spouse’s rights later”

Same-sex marriage, divorce and equal rights

The romanticized appeal of spending a lifetime with someone can, unfortunately, go awry. When this happens, a multitude of issues can also come about, especially those involving legal matters. When a same-sex couple decides to divorce in Florida, those legal matters can become all the more complicated. Those complicated issues stem from a larger, highlyContinue reading “Same-sex marriage, divorce and equal rights”

How do I help my kids when my ex is uninvolved?

After you go through a divorce in Florida, it may be difficult to help your kids work through their painful emotions. The new living arrangements and family structure may be more complicated if your former spouse appears to be emotionally distant from the children and does not honor the visitation schedule. In those cases, yourContinue reading “How do I help my kids when my ex is uninvolved?”

“Gray divorce” trend continues

While overall divorce rates have remained relatively stable for years now, the dissolution rate for one demographic group has steadily risen – people over 50. Pew Research reports that the divorce rate for that age group has doubled since 1990 (now there are an average of 10 divorcing couples for every 1,000 married people, upContinue reading ““Gray divorce” trend continues”

What if the other parent doesn’t honor our time-sharing schedule?

When you received the Florida court order for your parenting plan, you and your child’s other parent became legally bound to honor it. If he or she is not letting you spend your share of the time with your child, unless there is a very good reason, you may be able to have the issueContinue reading “What if the other parent doesn’t honor our time-sharing schedule?”