Florida has a well-deserved reputation as a haven for debtors. One of the state’s most attractive offerings is Florida’s constitutional exemption of homestead property from forced sale by creditors. Residents of other states who find themselves unable to pay their debts often decide that Florida offers an unbeatable combination of sunshine, beaches and protection from...
A former spouse owes you an equitable distribution equalizing payment as a result of your divorce, but he or she never makes the payment, or only partially pays you. What can you do? In a family law case, garnishment of wages and or personal property is one method of collecting debts owed to you by...
Disputed relocation cases can be difficult. If you are the custodial parent seeking relocation, you have to prove to the court that relocation is in the best interests of your child, following the 11 statutory considerations the court must use to decide whether to allow relocation. So, how do you prove your case? Neutral third...
Under Florida law, a divorcing or divorced parent cannot relocate with a child without court permission if the other parent opposes the relocation. The guiding principle in a contested relocation case is the best interests of the child. This requirement for court permission reflects a general assumption that moving a child to a new community...
During or after a divorce, parents usually move on with their lives. In our mobile society, this often involves a geographical move. The motivations for moving are diverse. Commonly, a divorced parent may want to move to a new community for a new, more rewarding job, to be closer to other family members, or perhaps...
All of us want to keep our litigation expenses at a minimum when we are going through a divorce. Sometimes, however, it pays to spend more to hire a valuation expert. This is frequently true if financial issues involve substantial alimony claims and equitable distribution of high net worth assets. If your divorce is complicated...
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