When going through a divorce in Jacksonville, Florida, it is so important to hire a Florida divorce lawyer because spouses have to deal with so many issues such as child custody, child support and alimony in Florida. Those issues do not address the division of assets and debts in Florida…
As a Jacksonville Divorce Lawyer the majority of my clients tend to be concerned about what will happen to their marital finances during their divorce proceedings. These clients are rightfully concerned because many individuals going through a divorce take the opportunity to start dissipating marital assets, by either selling items…
It’s tax season yet again and those who have experienced a divorce in Florida may wonder which party can claim the child on the tax exemption in Florida after a divorce. Florida divorce lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida can create an agreement whereby the parents agree to rotate the tax dependency…
As a Jacksonville, Florida divorce and family law attorney, I often wish I had met clients prior to the point of filing for divorce in Jacksonville. There are many things that one can do to better position themselves in a divorce especially if child custody in Florida is involved. One…
As a Florida divorce lawyer, clients often ask me if their Florida alimony or Florida child support obligation is dischargeable in a bankruptcy in Florida. The answer is no. Under section 523(a)(5) of the Bankruptcy Code, virtually all obligations and debts stemming from the marriage such as credit card obligations,…
People contemplating divorce tend to be very curious about the topic of spousal support otherwise known as alimony. As a Jacksonville Beach Family Law Attorney I see divorce cases involving alimony on a regular basis. When first meeting with clients who are interested in the possibility of receiving or having…
Florida has adopted what is known as Equitable Distribution. Under the Equitable Distribution scheme, marital property is fairly (equitably) divided between the parties of a divorce. The current Fla. Statutes require a court to begin the process of dividing assets and liabilities by setting aside those assets that are defined…