Are You Paying Too Much for Child Support in Florida? When a couple with children goes through a divorce or separation, child support becomes an essential aspect of ensuring the well-being of the children involved. In Florida, as in many other states, child support is calculated based on various factors, including income, custody arrangements, and the number of children. However,
[Read More]It’s no secret that divorces can be complicated, especially when an LLC may be involved. In a divorce, an LLC is typically considered a marital asset. This means that it will be subject to division between the spouses according to the applicable state laws. The Rules For Division of an LLC The rules for the division of an LLC in
[Read More]Have you been contemplating a divorce? If so, you may have started researching divorce law and discovered that Florida is an equitable distribution state. But what does this mean, exactly, and how will it affect your case? In equitable distribution states, courts focus on equity rather than equality. So, when a couple divorces, the court will divide their marital assets
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If you and your child’s other parent are no longer together but you’ve never gone to court to get an order regarding parental responsibility (custody) and time-sharing (visitation), you may be wondering who has custody of the child. In Florida, the answer generally depends on your marital status at the time your child was born: Married – If you and
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Are you and your child’s other parent fighting over child support? Florida courts generally base their child support calculations on the Florida Child Support Guidelines. These guidelines take numerous factors into account, one of the most important being each parent’s income (other relevant factors include childcare costs, health insurance costs, and how time is split between the parents). But what
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Many divorcing spouses assume that because Florida is a no-fault state, their conduct won’t be considered during the proceedings. But that’s actually not the case. The no-fault rule simply means that the spouse filing for divorce doesn’t need to prove that the other spouse is responsible for the dissolution. But marital misconduct can still come into play when a judge
[Read More]The divorce and Family Law Attorneys at The Law Offices of Audrey A. Jefferis provide services in the following counties: Pasco County, Pinellas County, Hernando County and Hillsborough County. Let us help you today!