In divorce, alimony can be ordered paid from one of the divorced parties to the other. These payments can be for life or only a set number of years. While every case is based on the unique circumstances of the divorced parties, in many cases the amount of alimony can...
Month: June 2016
Giants cornerback seeks to block womens’ petition for more money
In March of this year, Janoris Jenkins signed a lucrative five-year, $62 million deal with the New York Giants. According to a recent filing with a Florida court, he said his economic bracket hasn't changed much.Two women filed for a modification of child support. In...
One important step a divorcing party should never forget to do
Estate planning documents are likely the last thing on a person's mind during a divorce. Child custody and visitation arrangements and property division all take precedent.But here's why they should be and what can happen if they are not prioritized. A healthcare...
Planning for divorce mediation
Divorce is common, but trips to divorce court don't have to be. Divorce mediation is becoming progressively more popular, including in cities like Fort Myers, Florida. Many couples, whether parting with sweet sorrow or bitter acrimony, find that divorce mediation is a...
3 questions when dealing with a house in divorce
One of the biggest assets -- and liabilities -- that a couple might have together is a home. If you are going through a divorce, then who will keep the home -- or whether anyone will keep the home -- is an important consideration. Every situation is unique, but these...
What is included in a Florida parenting plan?
Are you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse trying to create a parenting plan that the court will approve? If so, do you know what it must contain? Your divorce attorney can help in answering that question, but we also want to provide you with some of that information...