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Custody and Visitation – Fourth in a 10 Part Divorce Q&A
Exactly How Will Custody and Visitation Be Determined? If you have children, you’re going to need to figure out custody and visitation for the noncustodial parent. In general, if the parents cannot agree on an arrangement, the court will make all custody decisions based on what’s in the best interest of the children. Your attorney’s […]
Child Support – Third in a 10 Part Divorce Q&A
How Will Child Support Be Determined? In general, this kind of support is typically determined based upon the custody and visitation agreement and/or order. In most jurisdictions, both parents are financially responsible for the children. However, there are numerous aspects that the court takes into consideration when determining the actual child support order for the […]
Spousal Support – Second in a 10 Part Divorce Q&A
How Will Spousal Support Be Determined? If you do not have a prenup, you might need to find out if you will be required to pay your soon-to-be ex-spouse any type of this support. Spousal support is typically based on the income, the earning potential of each partner, and the standard of living of each […]
Divorce Cost – First in a 10 Part Divorce Q&A
Just How Much Will My Divorce Cost? Of course, the main concern that most people have when it comes to divorce is how much it will end up costing them. However, every divorce is different. As such, the expense can vary substantially from attorney to attorney and from state to state. In any event, an […]
The Top 10 Top Reasons People Seek Out A Divorce
Introduction It should be noted that Florida is a no-fault state, meaning that “whose fault is it” rarely comes into play in getting a divorce. In Florida, it is enough that one person believes the marriage is irretrievably broken. This upcoming series speaks to the top 10 reasons that have led to divorce but are […]
How Do I Collect Child Support I Am Owed? Part-3 in Series
In 1999, federal law required the State of Florida to collect child support through a state disbursement unit (SDU). All payments are mailed to the State Disbursement Unit and are rapidly disbursed. To find out the status of a payment, you can either call the SDU’s customer service line at (877) 769-0251 or go online […]
How Are Child Support Payments Calculated? Part-2 in Series
Child Support Payments Generally, child support is a fairly clearly defined calculation based on the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet. Clicking here will download the worksheet for you. It was published in September 2012 and was still current as of the time of posting (June 2020). However, we can make no assurances that the calculation has […]
Divorce Overview – Part 3 in Series
Divorce is also called the Dissolution of Marriage in Florida. Florida is among the many other states that no longer look to who is “at fault” as grounds for divorce. This is called being a “no fault” state. The legal requirement for divorce is that one or both parties can prove the marriage is “irretrievably […]
What Exactly Is Child Support For? Part-1 In Series
Child support is meant to cover a child’s basic living requirements and expenses. This generally includes Food Shelter Clothing education expenses necessary medical expenses appropriate recreation expenses. Items and activities deemed to be “Luxury” are generally not included in court support payments, nor are the wants and needs of the parent. Child support arrangements are […]
Divorce and Domestic Violence Series – Part 2
Tragically, Divorce, and Domestic Violence often come together. Sometimes Divorce leads to violence, sometimes, violence leads to divorce, either way, it is a horrible combination. If you or your family are victims of sexual assault, repeated violent attacks, or domestic violence, it’s time to seek a restraining order from the civil courts. It is not […]