In Florida, courts calculate child support based on a set of statutory guidelines, which take into account factors like each parent’s income, the time-sharing schedule, childcare costs, and health insurance costs. In some instances—such as when a child has ongoing medical expenses or income of his or her own—the courts will deviate from these guidelines. […]
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If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage and there are children involved, you’ll need to sit down with them and explain what’s going to happen. Although you certainly shouldn’t share any details about what led to the divorce, you’ll still need to let them know that you and your spouse have […]
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If you’re in the midst of a divorce, or if you’re considering whether a divorce might be the right option for you in the near future, you’re probably wondering who will get the house. The family home is usually one of the largest investments that a couple ever makes, so it’s not surprising that it […]
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If you entered into a prenuptial agreement and you’re now seeking to nullify it, you should consider the terms of the agreement and the circumstances surrounding the signing of it. Like many states across the country, Florida uses the Uniform Prenuptial Agreement Act (UPAA) to determine whether a prenuptial agreement can be enforced. A court […]
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Every state, including Florida, has enacted legislation requiring judges to consider the child’s best interests when determining custody issues. In fact, Florida Statute 61.13(3) specifies that “[f]or purposes of establishing or modifying parental responsibility and creating, developing, approving, or modifying a parenting plan, including a time-sharing schedule, which governs each parent’s relationship with his or […]
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If you’ve been ordered to pay your former spouse alimony, you’re probably wondering how long your obligation will last. Unfortunately, there’s no straightforward answer to this question. There are various types of alimony, and each type lasts for a different amount of time: Temporary alimony – If you’ve been ordered to pay temporary alimony, your […]
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