Category Archives: Family Law
Collecting Support Payments from an Out-of-State Parent or Spouse
April 15, 2015 In the event of a divorce, the prompt payment of child and spousal support can be essential to the financial well-being of a custodial parent or an ex-spouse. But if your co-parent or former spouse moves to another state, you may worry about getting support orders enforced against the payer spouse…. Read More »
The Role of Mediation in a Florida Divorce
April 9, 2015 Many people believe that getting divorced means spending lots of time in court. But actually, even in contentious divorces, most couples are able to settle disagreements and make compromises through the use of mediation. The Mediation Process Mediation is the process in which the parties consult with a neutral third party,… Read More »
Alimony and Cohabitation in Florida
April 1, 2015 In Florida, four types of alimony are available after a divorce has been finalized. Bridge-the-gap alimony is designed to cover short-term needs to facilitate the transition to single life. Rehabilitative alimony helps a spouse become self-sufficient through education, vocational training, or work experience. Durational alimony gives economic assistance for a set period… Read More »
Establishing Paternity in Florida: an Overview
March 30, 2015 In Florida, a child can legally have only one father. However, determining who that father is and establishing parental rights can be somewhat complex. If a mother is married at the time of her child’s birth, Florida law presumes that her husband is the child’s father. However, if the mother is… Read More »
Parenting Plan Enforcement: Parenting Coordinators, Part 1
March 23, 2015 When minor children are involved in a divorce, some of the most important issues in the divorce are custody and time-sharing. Coming to agreement on these issues can be contentious and can involve significant disagreement. However, the disputes are eventually resolved, whether by the parents’ agreement or by the court’s decision,… Read More »
Criminal Contempt of Court in Florida
March 18, 2015 When a court issues an order, such as for child or spousal support or to enforce a parenting plan, that order must be obeyed. Unfortunately, sometimes parents and ex-spouses do not fully cooperate with the court’s orders. If that happens, courts have several tools at their disposal to encourage cooperation or… Read More »
Tenancy by the Entirety in Divorce
March 11, 2015 An important aspect of divorce is the property settlement. Determining what will happen to the family home is often the largest economic decision that a divorcing couple must make. One issue that will affect this determination is how the house is titled—whether both spouses together or one spouse alone owns the… Read More »
Types of Alimony in Florida – Part 2
March 9, 2015 Alimony is an important part of many divorces. In Florida, there are five types of alimony. Learn about these in this two-part blog entry from William Wallshein. Alimony is a way of compensating a divorcing spouse for the economic, career, or educational sacrifices he or she made for the sake of… Read More »
Types of Alimony in Florida – Part 1
March 4, 2015 A major issue in a Florida divorce is the court’s determination regarding the payment of alimony. Alimony orders may vary based on duration, amount, method of payment, and purpose. Florida’s alimony statutes provide for five types of alimony, which have different purposes and durations. These types are: alimony pendente lite, bridge-the-gap… Read More »
What Happens to Family Pets in Divorce?
March 2, 2015 For a divorcing couple with pets, the question of who gets to keep the pets is likely an important issue. About half of American households have a pet, and many people develop emotional attachments to their animals. Some pet owners even regard their pets as akin to children. When a couple… Read More »
