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Can Your Spouse’s Divorce Lawyer Be Disqualified From Your Florida Divorce?
Even a Miami divorce that begins relatively simply can become complicated. Miami spouses may need to address property division, finances, parenting issues, support, and numerous court procedures. Sometimes, an issue that neither spouse could have anticipated can make the case even more complex. A recent Florida appeals court decision provides an unusual example. In… Read More »
Can You Mediate Alimony When You and Your Spouse Disagree About Income?
Alimony can be one of the more difficult financial issues to resolve during a Miami divorce. These discussions may become even more complicated when spouses cannot agree about how much money one of them actually earns. For example, one Miami spouse may receive a regular salary plus bonuses or commissions. A spouse who owns… Read More »
Buyout or Sale? How a Florida Court Read a $140,000 Marital Home Provision
The marital home is often the largest asset couples divide in a Florida divorce. Many settlement agreements give one spouse the option to buy out the other’s share and require the home to be sold if the buyout does not happen. When the plan changes, the wording of the agreement decides who gets what…. Read More »
Miami Child Support Contempt: Why a Court Must Find a Present Ability to Pay Before Jail
When a parent falls behind on court-ordered support in Miami, the other parent can ask the court to enforce the order through contempt. Contempt can carry serious consequences, including incarceration. However, Florida law sets specific requirements a court must follow before it can jail someone for failing to pay. A recent decision from the… Read More »
When Parenting Plan Language Is Unclear: A Miami Case Involving a Child’s Immigration Application
Many Miami families include parents or children with ties to other countries. Parenting plans in these cases often need to address passports, visas, travel, and immigration decisions. When the language in an agreement is vague, parents may later disagree about what they actually promised. A recent Third District Court of Appeal decision from Miami-Dade… Read More »
Can a Parenting Plan Make a Doctor’s Second Opinion Binding in Florida?
Parents who share decision-making for their children do not always agree on medical care. To avoid repeated trips to court, some parenting plans try to build in a tie-breaker, such as letting a doctor’s second opinion decide the issue. A recent Florida appeals court decision explains why that approach may not hold up, and… Read More »
Can You Modify Alimony if Your Settlement Agreement Only Mentions Remarriage?
Many Florida marital settlement agreements state that alimony will continue until a certain event, such as the recipient’s remarriage. Years later, one former spouse may ask whether that language means alimony can never be changed for any other reason. A recent Florida appeals court decision answers that question and offers a useful reminder for… Read More »
Does a New Partner Paying the Bills Affect Child Support in Florida?
When a parent moves in with a new partner, the household finances often change. Rent, utilities, and other bills may be shared or paid entirely by the new partner. Many Miami parents are surprised to learn that these arrangements can affect how child support is calculated. A recent Florida appeals court decision addresses this… Read More »
Disagree With a Child Support Order? What Miami Parents Can Learn From a Recent Florida Case
If you disagree with a child support order in Miami, it is important to understand what steps you may need to take to protect your rights. Waiting to raise concerns about an order can make it more difficult to challenge the decision later. A recent Florida appeals court decision shows why parents should pay… Read More »
How Does Post-Judgment Mediation Work in Miami Family Law Cases?
A Miami divorce may be final, but former spouses can still face disagreements after a final judgment is entered. Changes involving children, finances, employment, or other circumstances may lead to disputes over child support, time-sharing, alimony, or other issues addressed during or after a Miami divorce. The good news is that Miami post-judgment mediation… Read More »