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In Florida child custody determinations, the court has discretion to act as it deems is in the child's best interests. To guide the court's decision is a multi-factor test with several areas for the judge to consider before setting a custody arrangement. Many of the...
Alimony, which is also known as spousal support, is often a point of contention during divorce proceedings. Disputes regarding the obligations might include the length of time that the payouts must be made and the size the transfers. Spouses who are filing for divorce...
Inheritances and gifts are generally considered separate property when obtained while married, but there are exceptions. Any assets or debt deemed marital property are subject to division in a divorce. Although not expressively required, Florida law encourages an...
A Florida couple entering into proceedings for divorce may find that asset division is one of the most challenging issues to resolve. It isn't uncommon for one partner in a marriage to be somewhat unfamiliar with financial issues affecting the couple, and this can...
Florida couples who are thinking about divorce may be interested in ways to save time and money while ending a marriage. Through the process of mediation, a lengthy court battle may be avoided. Many couples are now turning to divorce mediation to resolve their...
Alimony is defined as a periodic or lump sum payment made from one party in a divorce to the other party. This alimony may be be granted by the court for one of several reasons including rehabilitative, bridge-the-gap, durational, permanent, or any combination of...
Florida fans of actor Terrence Howard may be interested in new information regarding his divorce settlement. Howard had initially agreed to pay $325,000 of spousal support to his second wife, Michelle Ghent. Though the actor has appeared in major films including 'Iron...
Individuals in Florida who are facing divorce may wish to begin the process by evaluating their financial situation. One of the first steps in doing so is gathering documents related to assets as it is important to understand the complete picture before moving...
Florida residents might be interested in a recent article discussing mortgages, home ownership and divorce. In many marriages, the couple will buy a home that will be considered joint property. If the couple decides to separate, a number of factors might affect each...
Gray divorce is on the rise, according to the National Center for Family & Marriage Research. According to this organization, the divorce rate in Florida and across the United States for individuals over 50 doubled between 1990 and 2010. Additionally, the United...