The holidays are upon us, and for the newly divorced, or those in the process of a divorce, coping with the holidays can be a bit rough emotionally. Even if you were the one who initiated the divorce, the changes in your life can take an emotional toll during the holidays. You may be feeling nostalgic about the way things …
The Effect of the SCRA on Child Custody
When a servicemember who has primary custody of a child deploys they must have a family care plan that lays out who will take care of the child(ren) during their absence. A dispute over custody can arise when a third party, usually a grandparent or another close relative of the servicemember, is given physical custody of the child(ren). Unless the …
Financial Disclosure in a Florida Divorce
If there are issues of child support, division of marital assets and possibly alimony, one of the necessary parts of a divorce proceeding in Florida is the mandatory financial disclosure of the parties. Sometimes the extent of the disclosure comes as a bit of a shock, because it requires an in-depth analysis of the financial condition of both parties. Further, …
Interstate Child Support – Part 2
Interstate Child Support – Part 2: Modication of Interstate Child Support In Part I of Interstate Child Support we discussed enforcing child support orders when one, or both, parents no longer reside in Florida. But what if you want to modify your child support order? Whether you are seeking to lower your child support payments or seeking to increase the …
The Deposition Process
You have just gotten a call from your divorce attorney saying the other side’s attorney has scheduled a deposition for you. It has made you somewhat nervous, especially when your attorney says you must meet prior to the deposition to “prep” you for it. The key here – keep calm and carry on. Before you think “deposition” really means “inquisition” …
Part I: Enforcement of Interstate Child Support
An Existing Court Order The starting point for enforcement of child support payments against a parent who no longer lives in Florida begins with a child support order. An order must exist before there can be any enforcement. If you are owed child support pursuant to a divorce decree or had the courts involved in assuring the other parent would …
Mediation – An Alternative Approach
Many times couples who are divorcing are looking for a method of resolving their disputes that offers an alternative to having a court decide such important matters as time-sharing, child support and alimony. Even if there are major points of contention, these often can be resolved through mediation. In Florida, most courts require that the parties go to mediation before …
Relocation After A Divorce
Relocation After A Divorce Your divorce has long been over. Life is moving along, the parenting plan is working fairly well and the children have pretty well adjusted to their new circumstances. You have primary physical custody of the children, and your ex has generous time-sharing. Now your company has offered you a promotion in another state, and you are …
Post-Divorce Counseling – Why Everyone Can Benefit
Let’s assume your divorce has been final for some time. You have a parenting plan in place for the children, but for some reason you and your ex are still arguing over details. There can be great benefit from counseling post-divorce to learn to navigate the waters of being The Ex. Sometimes divorced couples get counseling together to learn to …
Loose Ends: What Paperwork Needs to Be Done After a Divorce
In the aftermath of a divorce there are a number of “cleanup” items to attend to in order to ensure that your newly single life will move along smoothly. While these things are often very far down on the list of priorities (keeping the kids fed and chauffeured are at the top of that list!), these items can be very …