A Jewish Israeli man recently broke the country’s record for the highest number of divorces – again. Previously, the record for the most number of divorces for one person was seven. This unnamed man has now been divorced eleven times. He reportedly told the Rabbinical court that he usually divorces…
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Florida Divorce Law: How to Change a Child Support Order
Due to high unemployment and other adverse economic factors, modifying an existing child support order is no longer as uncommon as it used to be. If you have lost your job or have had your income adversely impacted by recent economic conditions, there are two ways in which you can…
Alimony is Inevitable: Florida Divorce Myths and the Truth Behind Them
Florida divorces do not mean alimony payments. Myths can be cruel to the outside world that is interested in pursuing a divorce. In Florida, there is no such thing as alimony being a certain. Myths such as the following list are created as scare tactics and used to create fear,…
Florida Divorce Common Myth of Counseling
Florida divorce myths and realities can be difficult to separate when emotions are involved. This week on this blog we will be looking into them and what the truth is behind the myth. The myths we most commonly hear as divorce lawyers are the following: 1. Divorce counseling is needed…
The Cost of a Florida Divorce
Shopping for a Jacksonville divorce attorney can be challenging. The first concern people often have is the price of a family law attorney. However, the legal ramifications of a divorce are just as important, if not more so, than those that involve actually getting married. So, why do we choose…
Florida’s Alimony May Be Getting a Facelift
Florida alimony is due for a facelift and this year’s legislation has decided to do the work. Currently, Florida House Bill 907 is sitting on Governor Crist’s desk for a signature. What does this mean for those who may receive or pay alimony? Well the main change will be that…
Florida Child Support – How is it calculated?
Florida child support is not designed to hurt your bank account. In Florida, child support guidelines use the incomes of the parties with a few credits given: childcare costs (who is paying?) and health insurance (who is paying?). First, the income of the parties and their percentage to the overall…
Florida Divorce: Contempt or Modification?
As a Jacksonville, Florida divorce attorney, I recognize the reality that most divorces are never final. If the divorce has the following components: alimony, child support, debt distribution, marital home division, etc., it is likely an issue will arise after the divorce is “over”. Your options, if any of the…
Florida Timesharing / Visitation: A Parent’s Plan or Goal?
Florida children that are the product of divorce are now a familiar with visitation planning. Florida timesharing plans came into law in 2008 and were introduced to help ease the need for a custodial parent to be determined. It was also developed to keep the children’s interest in the forefront…
Florida Paternity – Do You Have Legal Rights to Your Child?
Florida paternity is established by marriage or the Court, not by signing a Birth Certificate. A Birth Certificate does nothing more than give the presumption that you are, in fact, the father of your child. If you are not married to the mother ( at least 10% of couples living…