In a Florida divorce proceeding, the judge may award alimony (also known as maintenance or spousal support) to a spouse who is in financial need. Alimony generally refers to a monetary amount that the court determines is appropriate for one spouse to pay to the other (i.e., whether for a certain period of time, by… Read More >
Equitable Distribution in Florida Divorce Cases
One of the key decisions made when a marriage ends is how the marital property will be divided. In these cases, it will be beneficial to work with a divorce lawyer in West Palm Beach. In Florida, determining how marital property is divided is generally a two-stage process, as a divorce attorney in West Palm Beach… Read More >
Legal Representation in a Florida Divorce may save you Money
The decision to avoid hiring a West Palm Beach divorce law firm based on the belief that you will save money by working out a settlement on your own may be one of the most expensive decisions you will ever make. When parties attempt to negotiate and draft a marital settlement agreement in Florida without legal… Read More >
Frequently Asked Questions in Florida Divorce Cases
Many people face the prospect of divorce with anxiety about the future because they are unsure what to expect from the divorce process in Florida. While there are many important issues in Florida divorce cases, the disposition of property and debts between parties to a marriage is one of the most urgent issues. During the… Read More >
Legal Standard for Modifying a Florida Parenting Plan
Parents that go through the divorce process in Florida will have created a parenting plan either by entering into an agreement or having the family law judge impose a parenting plan by way of the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage. The Parenting Plan will specify time-sharing arrangements and the distribution of parental rights and… Read More >
High Asset Florida Divorce
In a high asset Florida divorce case, issues such as property division and alimony can be more complex. Sometimes it is necessary to utilize experts to conduct a valuation of difficult to value assets or determine the proper valuation of a business or professional practice. However, at the Law Offices of James S. Cunha, P.A., our… Read More >