Monthly Archives: November 2019
What Documents Do You Need for Your Florida Child Support Hearing?
If you have been summoned to court for a scheduled child support hearing in Orlando or elsewhere in Florida, you may be wondering what documents you will need to bring to the Department of Revenue (DOR) hearing. DOR hearings, which are held to calculate and enforce a child support order, require a court… Read More »
9 Tips to Successfully Negotiate Alimony with Your Former Spouse
No one is ever prepared to discuss alimony, even those who have been contemplating their divorce for months before announcing their plans. “How do I discuss alimony with my soon-to-be ex-spouse after he/she has just found out that we are getting divorced?” many people think. Yes, discussing alimony with your spouse can be tough… Read More »
How to ‘Split’ Marital Residence in Florida Divorce Mediation?
Splitting marital residence when obtaining a dissolution of marriage in the state of Florida is one of the most complicated aspects of a divorce. Florida family law uses the term “marital residence” to refer to the home where the married couple resided together before filing for divorce. Often, the marital residence is the most… Read More »
Florida Lawmakers Want to Change State Laws to Curb High Divorce Rates
Florida lawmakers are looking to change the divorce process to tackle the state’s crippling divorce rates. The so-called “Florida Guide to a Healthy Marriage” bill, which can be viewed on the Florida House of Representatives website, was filed by Rep. Clay Yarborough, a Republican state legislator, on October 9. Under the proposed legislation, Floridians… Read More »