A recent news report revealed some inaccuracies in the Florida Department of Revenue’s recordkeeping of child support payments. Several individuals required to make child support payments through the Department of Revenue and who claim to be current have received letters from the Department stating that they owe back payments. It was unclear from the report… Read More >
Florida Family Lawyer Discusses the Law of Guardianships
As in the other states, Florida has a law which provides for the appointment of a guardian by a state court for individuals who are unable to handle their own affairs. Under Chapter 744 of the Florida statutes, a minor or an adult with mental or physical disabilities can be adjudicated a ward of the… Read More >
West Palm Beach Attorney on International Child Support
In our global economy, oftentimes parents end up living not only in different states, but in different countries. When those parents are divorced or are no longer cooperating with each other on financial matters, one of them can petition a state court for a support order. The challenge then becomes having that order enforced by… Read More >
Dropping Divorce Rates
It seems to be common knowledge that the divorce rate is 50% and climbing. Every day, we hear this statistic in the media, hear it amongst friends, and more. It might surprise people that the divorce rate is dropping, especially among people married in the 2000s. Sociologists have studied this trend and, while divorce rates… Read More >
Tips on Handling Money and Property in Marriage
Numerous studies and surveys have been conducted as to the reasons why people divorce. Although there are some variations in the studies’ results, the issue of conflicts over finances consistently ranks near the top, along with incompatibility and infidelity. Lawyers are not therapists, but there are some common sense actions couples can take to avoid… Read More >
West Palm Beach Lawyer Discusses Alan Grayson Divorce
The divorce of U.S Representative Alan Grayson from his estranged wife, Lolita Grayson, is a case in point in how high profile divorces can quickly escalate into public dog fights. Without experienced legal counsel guiding a client through the maze of issues that can arise, a former spouse and children can potentially feel the negative… Read More >
Changing Your Name in a Florida Divorce
A woman who is going through a divorce is presented with the option of changing her name back to her prior name. She is not required to do so, and there are a few issues she should consider before she makes the decision. Continue reading to learn more. Changing Your Name during the Divorce Proceeding… Read More >
West Palm Beach Domestic Violence Attorney Discusses the Urgent Need for Victims to Seek Legal Help
Recent cases of domestic violence in Florida and throughout the country highlight the dire need for victims to seek out the legal help they need to obtain domestic violence injunctions in order to protect themselves and their loved ones. The Don Spirit Case of Multiple-Homicide Domestic Violence In September 2014, Don Spirit lived in Bell,… Read More >
West Palm Beach Child Custody Attorney Discusses Tax Implications of Child Custody and Support Orders
Parents who pay or receive child support for a dependent child often have questions about the tax implications of custody and support. Normally, a married couple who file a joint return are able to claim their child as an exemption on their tax return. They are able to deduct the statutory amount allowed by the… Read More >
Late-Life Divorce in Florida
Although divorce rates in the U.S. have declined in the past ten years, the divorce rate for couples over 50, known as “late-life divorce,” has doubled between 1990 and 2009. There are many reasons for this phenomenon, and older couples have some unique circumstances that make these divorces different from those that occur between younger… Read More >