Many divorce actions today are settled between the parties, either entirely as to every issue raised in the divorce or partially, addressing only certain contested issues in the divorce. These settlement agreements are written agreements signed by both parties and are usually incorporated into the final divorce judgment. Marital settlement agreements often include a provision...
Do you or the spouse you’re divorcing have a Thrift Savings Plan? This is a tax-deferred retirement account for members of the military and federal employees, similar to 401k plans offered by private employers. Participants add to their accounts through regular payroll deductions and the money is placed in investment funds to grow over time....
As discussed in prior blogs, there is no such thing as a “custody fight” in divorce under current Florida divorce law. The goal instead is to promote a quality time sharing for both parents with their children. That said, time sharing can still be a stubborn hot button for many divorcing parents. The good news...
There’s no question that divorce can be stressful. As a family law attorney, I often see people who are facing a torrent of emotions and feelings like anger, sadness and anxiety. Many are depressed when they come into my office. They’ve been thinking about divorce for a long time but were stuck for months, or...
One of any parent’s greatest fears in divorcing a spouse can be the loss of custody and contact with their children. Many new clients assume that it’s a win-lose situation. They will either get primary custody of the children or the other parent will be awarded primary custody, with the losing parent being relegated to...
If a vocational evaluator is being used in your divorce case to determine the earning capacity of you, your spouse, or both of you, what exactly does that mean? First, keep in mind that there are three types of income considered by a vocational evaluator: (1) an individual’s current earnings, (2) their expected earnings, and...
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