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Making Virtual Visitation Part of Your Parenting Plan
In 2012, the State of Florida became one of six states to introduce legislature regarding virtual visitation, i.e., the creative use of modern tools of technology to enhance parenting time in cases of separation and divorce. According to the amended statute, a court can order electronic communication between a parent and child as part of […]
Not Flying Solo
At first glance, it may seem like a Hollywood script. You recently got divorced and believe you can start fresh by changing your scenery. Perhaps you are planning a long trip to an exotic locale. Maybe you are relocating cross-country for a new job or romance. However, unlike the protagonist in Eat, Pray, Love, you […]
What Happens in a High-Net-Worth Divorce?
The ongoing public divorce between Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher highlights both the unique and typical issues that divorcing high-net-worth individuals face. The considerations of divorcing celebrities are unusual because of the amount of money at stake and the publicity. They are similar in that the adversarial divorce process can encourage vindictive behavior by spouses […]
Divorce — Collaborative Style?
This past May, actors Courteney Cox and David Arquette finalized their divorce in a Los Angeles court. According to reports, they had no prenuptial agreement. In 2010, they separated after being married for more than 10 years. The couple officially filed for divorce two years later, initially both without lawyers. They requested joint custody over their […]
Ending “Death, Taxes and Alimony” in Florida?
Never-ending alimony is not merely the stuff of urban legend. Many people know somebody who was ordered by a court to pay alimony for a disproportionate amount of time. Florida is one of the few states in the nation that still sanctions “permanent alimony” — alimony that generally continues until one ex-spouse dies or the […]
What Are the Rights of Florida Grandparents?
Florida has one of the highest rates of grandchildren living in the homes of their grandparents. Even for the majority of children who live with their parents, studies show a much greater level of regular educational, day care and financial involvement by grandparents in recent years. In prior generations, grandparents received few visitation or custody […]
How Do You Avoid Tax Problems After a Divorce?
Divorce can deplete many of the assets you worked hard to acquire. Among the trickiest financial issues for people getting divorced are the tax implications — which almost always requires a consultation with an experienced lawyer and accountant. Those facing divorce have the following basic issues to consider: How to file. If you are still […]
How Do You Avoid Damaging Your Credit?
The decision to get divorced can place intense strain on the emotional and financial health of your family. Divorce can potentially damage your credit. Property can be divided pursuant to a divorce agreement, but joint debts may remain. Sometimes, an ex-spouse takes out credit on the other’s name. Your creditors are not obligated to abide […]
What Happens When You Do Not Pay Child Support?
An unusual story highlights the particular perils of failing to meet your child support obligations in the digital era. According to sources, Christopher Robinson, 23, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin never made a single payment to support his 2-year old child, pleading poverty. However, Mr. Robinson posted photos of himself on Facebook holding a lot of cash […]
