Category Archives: Miami divorce lawyers
Are You Divorcing? Don’t Forget About Your Mental Health
Divorce is one of the most stressful life events numerous couples may face in their lifetime, and something our family law attorneys in Miami can help with. Hence, if you’re thinking about getting a divorce, you must concentrate on your mental and emotional well-being. That means, among other things, not beating yourself up and keeping […]
A Brief Look at Dependency Cases
Here is a hypothetical scenario: a child is taken away from you because, unbeknownst to you, someone anonymously contacted an abuse hotline alleging that the child was being neglected, abandoned, or abused. You now find yourself having to navigate the legalities of a dependency case. A dependency case, also called a Chapter 39 trial, is […]
When Does Child Support End?
There are significant consequences that come with falling behind or failing to pay child support. Hence, it is imperative to make these payments a priority. Eventually, these payments will cease, but when does that time come? In most cases, child support ends when the child completes high school. There are scenarios where the payments will […]
Returning to Work Following a Divorce
Securing an agreement for spousal support is just the first part of getting back to enjoying your quality of life before the divorce. Clients continue to fall into the trap of believing that for the rest of their lives they will survive off alimony. Nevertheless, alimony is intended only to be a temporary solution in […]
Keep Your Holiday Spending in Check
The holiday season is in full swing. Whether you are the parent in custody or are required to make regular child support payments, single parents may find the season challenging. In this case, you need to take the right steps to prevent problems from happening, as spending too much during the holidays can lead to […]
Is It Time to Move On?
Choosing to divorce is a decision many couples prefer to use as an absolute last resort or a topic that should only be discussed if there are no other solutions. If you think dissolving your marriage may be the best decision but you have some degree of uncertainty, you should consider some of the signs […]
Avoiding Issues with Same Sex Divorce
Same-sex couples are free to marry in Florida, just like heterosexual couples. As is the case with their hetero couples, there is always the possibility of divorce. Though same sex couples can choose to marry or get divorced, complications may arise. One issue same sex couples may have to contend with is the length of […]
Dealing with Overdue Child Support Payments
A common issue many single parents find themselves dealing with is nor receiving child support payments from the other parent. These payments often help with funding school activities as well as some of the child’s basic needs. How does a single parent survive and support the child without those extra funds? Florida has several ways […]
How Does Alimony Work with Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a last resort option people consider when they are facing seemingly impossible debt. While the process does indeed discharge many debts like credit cards and medical payments, other debts such as alimony or child support are typically not eligible for discharge. Alimony is the payments a spouse makes to his or her former […]
When Child Support Payments Become Difficult
Are you late on your child support payments? You may understandably be concerned about potentially being taken into custody or the consequences resulting from being delinquent. Being behind on child support may also prevent you from leaving the country. Besides these ramifications, there is also having your reputation damaged. A reputation that’s been affected by […]
