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If you are going through a Florida divorce, the court may divide your family business based on whether the business or part of its value, qualifies as marital property. In Sarasota cases, the court usually starts by deciding how much of the business belongs in...
Florida operates as a no-fault divorce state, meaning neither spouse must prove infidelity to dissolve a marriage. While cheating does not serve as a legal basis to end a union, marital misconduct can still influence specific financial and parental outcomes. Financial...
Earning less than one’s potential doesn’t automatically prompt the court to impute income. However, if a parent is voluntarily staying unemployed or earning less to reduce their share of child support, the court may look beyond that parent’s current income. Factors...
Remarriage often brings joy and financial questions together. As a Florida parent, one important question you may face is whether your new spouse’s income could affect your existing child support arrangement. To answer this, you must understand the distinction between...
A Florida court may award temporary support during a divorce when one spouse needs financial help and the other can contribute while the case is ongoing. This type of relief may also cover related issues such as child support, use of the home or interim attorney’s...
A successful Florida time-sharing plan gives the child a clear routine and gives both parents workable rules they can actually follow. To build one, parents need to address the child’s schedule, decision-making, transportation, communication and how they will handle...
Divorce changes many parts of daily life, including health insurance. If you are covered under your spouse's employer-sponsored health plan, you may wonder whether that coverage ends right away or continues for a period. Knowing what to expect can help you avoid gaps...
In Florida, an unmarried father can establish paternity in more than one way. That first step matters because it affects parenting time, decision-making and support. If both parents agree at birth, signing the proper paternity form can establish fatherhood without a...
Screen time can quickly become a recurring source of conflict when your child moves between two households with different routines. One parent may allow gaming late at night, while the other may limit phones during homework or bedtime. Without consistent expectations,...
In some marriages, it is not uncommon for one of the spouses to take the initiative of paying bills, managing accounts and handling financial decisions. While this agreement might work fine during the marriage, when preparing for divorce, it can create a lot of...