Custody and Courtroom Demeanor
How you speak, dress and act can impact the outcome in a custody case. Judges use their intuition to size up a witness. Being aware of that can be critical.
For one mother who lost custody, the judge's perception of her credibility seemed to have been the key issue in her case. I've written about courtroom etiquette before.
In the New York case, the Mother testified that she met the Father during... [...]
How does child support collections in FL work?
In the State of Florida, the Child Support Program has been administered by the Florida Department of Revenue since 1994. The departmental staff oversees support services for all aspects of the program in most counties. Currently there are only two counties that do not fall under the department's jurisdiction; Miami-Dade and Manatee Counties. In the case of Miami-Dade and Manatee County's,... [...]
What should you know about retirement accounts and divorce?
Couples that are going through a divorce and have money invested in retirement plans will typically be required by the court to share these assets between them. In some cases, these shared assets may be given to one of the parties instead of being split between both parties. In these situations, having a proper understanding of the rules that govern asset division in a divorce... [...]
The Four Types of Alimony in FloridaIn the state of Florida alimony is categorized into four types. They are called durational, rehabilitative, permanent and bridge-the-gap. What type is awarded by the courts is generally dependent on the length of the marriage before the dissolution took place and the financial needs and abilities of both parties.
Payments may be made in either a lump sum or periodic payments on a schedule. In some instances... [...]
Child Custody Issues Can Become Sticky Situations
When parents seek a divorce, many factors help decide the child custody arrangements, but Florida courts are most interested in safeguarding the best interests of the child. The premise is that children can become quite disrupted by divorce, but providing as much stability and continuity as possible is vital to a child’s daily life.
If parents go into court with a feasible agreement for... [...]
