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Divorce for Business Owners

  • Apr 18, 2018

If you’re an entrepreneur, odds are good that your small business is your most important and valuable asset. You’ve invested countless days and resources, and like any substantial investment, it...

How the New Tax Law Affects Alimony Payments

  • Mar 30, 2018

In divorce situations, one spouse or ex-spouse may become legally required to make alimony payments to the other party. Since these payments are typically substantial, obtaining tax deductions for the payer has...

How is Child Custody Determined in Florida?

  • Mar 23, 2018

Child custody refers to the care, control, and maintenance of a minor child. In Florida, and in other states throughout the country, state child custody laws help determine which parent gets...

I Am A Father In Florida But I Am Not On The Birth Certificate. What Are My Legal Rights?

  • Aug 3, 2017

If you were not married to the child’s mother at the time of the birth in Florida, you do not automatically have any legal rights. In Florida, there are five...

I Own A House And Want To Divorce My Spouse In Florida. What Are My Options For Splitting The House?

  • Jul 29, 2017

Assuming that house is marital property and not separate property, you have four basic options for splitting the house if you decide to divorce. First, you can sell the house...

I’m Considering A Divorce In Florida And Want To Protect Everything I Have Worked For. What Steps Should I Take?

  • Jul 23, 2017

I’m sorry to hear about your divorce. While no one goes into a marriage contemplating a divorce, sadly, almost half of marriages end in divorce. If you have accumulated some...

My Husband And I Are Getting A Divorce In Florida And Are Working Through Custody. What Types Of Issues Should Be Addressed In Our Parenting Plan?

  • Jul 18, 2017

A parenting plan is not an easy or simple document to create. It is a very detailed document that governs how the children’s lives will be handled until they are...

How Can I Save Money On My Divorce In Pasco County, Florida?

  • Jul 12, 2017

Many people going through a divorce look to save money on the divorce process. After all, usually a divorce means the payment of alimony and/or child support, as well as potentially transitioning from a...

Will Pasco County Force Me To Pay Child Support For A Child Who I Am Not Sure is Mine?

  • Jun 26, 2017

If a child is not biologically yours, you do not have to pay child support. The exception is if you adopted a child - in that case, the child is...

Can I Force My Ex-Spouse In Pasco County, Florida To Pay College Expenses For My Child?

  • Jun 6, 2017

College is expensive, and parents who can afford to help pay for college often want to help their children avoid student loans as much as possible. For parents who are...