Category Archives: Miami family law
A Few Reasons to Consider a Prenup
Property division isn’t something couples tend to think about when they choose to get married. However, all marriages will eventually come to an end, whether it’s because of divorce or one spouse passing away. A prenuptial agreement is, therefore, something you may wish to strongly consider. A prenuptial arrangement gives guarantees to your children should […]
Making Changes to a Custody Arrangement
With any decision involving child custody, the interests and well-being of the child will be the top factor. Should a parent wish to make changes to a finalized child custody arrangement, the process will require some work. The party requesting the change to the arrangement must be able to show that circumstances are material, substantial, […]
When Is a Person in Contempt of Court?
The process of seeking a court order to force someone to pay for something like child support can be daunting, especially if the person does not comply with the order. Thankfully, there are ways to address such a situation, one of them being contempt of court. To be in “contempt of court” means a person […]
Divvying up Your Property During a Divorce
During the divorce process, there will come the moment when you’ll need to divide your property with your soon-to-be former spouse. This step can prove complex due to the feelings that may be attached to the property. Florida uses a method of equal allocation to divide marital properties according to its Statutes. This method is […]
Transitioning Positively to Co-Parenting
If you and your spouse have decided divorce is best for your relationship and your children, you may already be thinking about how to go about dividing custody. Co-parenting may seem like a near-impossible task, but it’s largely a matter of tackling it with the correct approach. For starters, if the divorce is acrimonious, it’s […]
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 […]
Choosing Your Child’s Guardian
As a parent, you want only the best for your child’s future. Among the things you may decide to figure out is your child’s guardianship. This can be uncomfortable considering the magnitude of making such an important decision. There are ways to potentially ease the process. It’s not unusual for one of the parents […]
