A financial affidavit is a sworn statement made by a spouse going through a divorce that provides details on all the property the spouse owns, their income, their expenses and any marital debts they have. Financial affidavits are sometimes necessary if it is suspected...
Family Law
How to rebuild your relationship with your kid post-alienation
Previously on the blog we discussed parental alienation and the harm that it can cause to your child and your relationship with them. And alienation can take many forms, too, some of which aren’t easy to spot. Your child’s other parent may tell your child lies about...
What if I stop receiving court ordered child support?
If you have an existing court approved child support agreement in place, what are you supposed to do if the other parent suddenly stops paying? Many states, including Florida, have laws specifically around this type of problem, and they provide the states with ways to...
How are risk protection orders handled in Florida?
Many states have started offering Risk Protection Orders (RPOs) to law enforcement that expects domestic abusers may use their firearms to harm their spouses and ex-spouses. Under Florida Statute 790.401, Treasure Coast victims can report their fears and their abusers...
The ins and outs of a Florida divorce
If you are divorcing in Florida, the state calls it a, "dissolution of marriage." Getting a divorce is rarely a quick, uncomplicated matter in Florida. There are many laws and state-specific statutes. It is imperative that you understand the rules and the forms that...
Combating claims that a premarital agreement is unenforceable
When Floridians have a premarital agreement, they are doing so as a means of protection. It is important to remember that there are certain requirements to make the agreement enforceable. If these are met, then there should be an adequate justification for it to be...
Can stay-at-home dads obtain spousal support?
Alimony is often seen as a type of support only available to women after a divorce. But the law is gender neutral, meaning that men, especially stay-at-home dads, have just as much of a right to seek spousal support as women. The only thing that’s going to matter in...
What is a postnuptial agreement?
Couples entering a prenuptial agreement before they marry engage in a form of financial planning and can reduce acrimony and stress if they ever divorce by addressing the division of property and other issues Spouses do not lose this option, however, if they enter a...
Understanding your final divorce decree can be critical
Terminating your marriage in Florida can be a challenging time. Handling it correctly to ensure your wishes are met is essential. Doing so should be easier when you understand the elements making up a divorce decree. This legal document deals with important topics...
Divorce vs. annulments in Florida
There are different ways spouses could end their marriage. Divorce is the most common, although some cases filed in Florida will end in annulments. There is a significant legal difference between these two, and spouses might need to review their cases to see which one...
