Category Archives: Family
Can Retirement Reduce Or Stop Alimony Payments?
If you’re paying alimony to your former spouse while nearing retirement age, it’s reasonable to ask whether or not you will have to continue making payments once you retire. You may even be considering early retirement as a means to avoid paying alimony. While retirement can impact your alimony payments, there are several factors… Read More »
How Long Will My Divorce Take In Florida?
The answer to this question depends on the type of divorce you’re filing. Some divorces can be completed in as little as six weeks. Others could take years before every issue is resolved. Ultimately, it depends on your approach to the divorce. There is no standard here because there are too many options. In… Read More »
What’s The Difference Between A Legal And Biological Father In Florida?
Paternity can be established in numerous ways in the state of Florida. While DNA testing is among the most common ways to establish paternity, it is not the only way. Paternity can be established by being named on the child’s birth certificate or being married when the child is born. If you are the… Read More »
Will I Need To Hire An Accountant For My Divorce?
Divorce is a complex and stressful process. You may be engaged in serious conflict with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Your spouse may not be playing fair when it comes to financial disclosures. This is where a forensic accountant can be quite valuable. They can ensure that your financial interests are accounted for when it comes… Read More »
What Will Happen To My Cryptocurrency During My Florida Divorce?
Today, cryptocurrency is playing a role in more Florida divorces. Not too long ago it was considered a fringe investment choice. Nonetheless, it is considered an asset under Florida law. That means it’s subject to distribution when you dissolve your marriage. In this article, the Tampa, FL divorce lawyers at Faulkner Law Group, PLLC… Read More »
Grounds For Divorce In Florida: Understanding Florida’s No-Fault System
Florida is a no-fault state when it comes to divorce. Some other states allow fault-based grounds such as adultery, cruel or inhuman treatment, or imprisonment. In Florida, we only allow no-fault grounds for divorce. This makes divorce simpler. Florida is one of a number of states that only allow no-fault grounds for your divorce… Read More »
What Needs To Be In Your Parenting Plan During Your Florida Divorce?
In Florida, custody agreements are known as parenting plans. Parenting plans are required in divorces in which the spouses have children. These plans determine the rights and responsibilities of each parent toward the child. To be valid, a parenting plan must demonstrate that it has the best interests of the children at heart. For… Read More »
Contested Versus Uncontested Divorce In Florida
You’ve probably heard of an uncontested divorce. An uncontested divorce is one in which the parties have agreed on all major issues related to the divorce. These include matters such as property division, alimony, child custody, and child support. If the former couple can draft an agreement that manages to handle all of these… Read More »
How Are Pensions Divided In A Florida Divorce?
Unless you signed a prenuptial agreement that specifies that your retirement accounts and pensions are your separate property, then anything you earned during the marriage (including pensions) is considered part of the marital estate. This means that they are subject to equitable distribution during your divorce. In other words, your spouse could be entitled… Read More »
The Impact Of Verbal Abuse On A Florida Divorce
While verbal abuse doesn’t leave physical scars or require trips to the hospital, it can have a profound impact on the emotional stability of an individual within a marriage. Examples of verbal abuse include belittling, humiliation, derogatory comments, yelling, manipulation, and intimidation. It can manifest in forms such as name-calling, constant criticism, and threats…. Read More »
