How much is it going to cost? We get asked that question the most! It is understandable that people are concerned about the cost. However, keep in mind that the cost is going to vary based on a lot of things (kind of like buying a house or a car). Considerations: How long have you [...]
HIDING ASSETS Has your spouse been hiding assets? If so, what can you do about it? First, do not let too much time pass after you suspect that your spouse is moving or hiding funds. The sooner you act, the better, although the law does allow some “claw back” time for such issues. When assets [...]
When can I modify child support? We hear this a lot from both the payors and the recipients. We will deal with this one by one: If you are paying child support and want to modify, you need to show a substantial change of circumstances, as set forth in our March 22nd blog regarding modification [...]
When can I modify Alimony? We hear that question a lot, both from the payors and the recipients. Let’s address it one at a time. If you are the payor and want to pay less (which is usually the case) you have to show a substantial change of circumstances that is permanent in nature (not [...]
Ok, so it has been a while since you’ve started dating again. Now you're in a relationship that you deem to be relatively serious. How and when do you introduce your children to this person? If your child is in therapy, check with that professional first. If not, do a family type outing with the [...]
You have a child and you are not married to the parent of that child. You no longer have a relationship with the other parent. Now what? No matter which side of the fence you are on (Mom or Dad) remember, unless the other parent is dangerous, neglectful or addicted to alcohol or drugs, it [...]
Has the Mother/Father of your child(ren) taken your child(ren) away and refuses to return them? This is a horrible thought, but it happens more than you might think. If there is a time-sharing order in place, you must immediately obtain a pick-up order to get your child back into your care, by filing a motion [...]
“I have a hearing coming up and I think I will just handle it myself and then if things go wrong, I will hire an attorney.” We hear that a lot. Big mistake people. Once things have “gone wrong” you are going to pay more money for an attorney than if you just hired one [...]
How much child support will I receive? What about summer camp? Who pays for that? Before an attorney can answer that question, a lot of information is needed. Such as, net incomes of both parties, alimony received/paid, costs of health insurance and who pays, cost of day care/after care and who pays, number of overnights [...]
PARENTING PLANS I want my children 100% of the time. Can you do that for me? My spouse is a jerk. I don’t want him/her to have any time with the children. What is the law? The law is complicated, as you can imagine. The courts in Florida tend to look at generous time sharing [...]
