Fort Myers Family Law Blog
How does child support work in Florida?
In Florida, the state Department of Revenue manages child support services. Both parents have a legal obligation to provide for a minor child until he or she turns 18. Learn more about how Florida calculates child support for divorcing parents. Child support...
How to move on after a divorce
Most marriages do not have a happy ending. According to MYDOMAINE, after the dissolution of a marriage, the divorced couple may have closure and move on. Tina Gilbertson, a licensed psychotherapist, states that the self-esteem of a person going through a divorce gets...
Preparing for divorce
Whether you and your spouse agree or not, your marriage is over. The steps you take next may very well help set the course for how the divorce process moves forward. Preparing yourself for divorce plays a significant factor in how you fare. Our team of professionals...
How to reduce your tax burden even without the alimony deduction
Many couples rushed to get their divorce finalized in 2018 to avoid becoming subject to new tax laws that took effect at the start of 2019. Under the new tax law, affected payors no longer get to deduct alimony payments from their taxable income. This puts a greater...
Why are younger couples more interested in prenups?
Younger Florida couples may be considering prenuptial agreements before tying the knot. This differs from older generations. There was once a sizable stigma against people who wanted prenups. Many thought these agreements were necessary for only the rich and wealthy....
Navigating mediated divorce
There are many decisions in a typical divorce that have the potential to affect a family for years to come. Because of this, members of many divorcing couples in Florida try to secure unrealistic outcomes, at least at first. It is not that these goals are unrealistic...
How a parental alienation allegation affects child custody
Divorce can take an emotional and psychological toll on children of any age. As a parent, you must work diligently to ensure that your kids have the tools they need to thrive in your post-divorce family. You also must carefully watch for possible parental alienation. ...
Should I update my will when I am getting divorced?
If you are one of the many residents in Florida who is embarking on the process of getting divorced, you may at times no doubt feel overwhelmed by all of the decisions you have to make. It is no easy task to separate lives that have become so intertwined. At the same...
Using a prenup as a financial plan with your partner
When Florida couples get closer to their wedding day, the stress of planning can weigh heavily on them. Some couples experience their first real fights as they debate over who to invite to the wedding, how to stay within their budget, what day to have their wedding on...
Are you guaranteed to receive spousal support payments?
As someone who is considering divorce in Florida or currently going through the process, you may have some confusion over spousal support. Also called alimony or spousal maintenance, it seeks to protect you from any financial hardship that may result from your change...
