Monthly Archives: January 2024
Can I Get Extra Child Support in Florida?
In most cases, no. The Florida child support guidelines are presumptively reasonable, and this presumption is very strong. However, a presumption is a presumption, not a conclusion. The child support guidelines were never intended to be a one-size-fits-all solution. Some exceptions could apply, usually if the parents’ incomes or the child’s needs don’t conform… Read More »
What to Expect in a Gray Divorce
Marriage dissolution over age 50 was once almost unheard of. Today, it’s extremely common. Roughly a third of people over age 50 live alone. The empty nest syndrome is real. People who invested heavily in their children’s lives often have little left to invest in a spouse. Additionally, simmering tensions over the years often… Read More »
The Three Cs of Divorce Mediation in Florida
Prior to mediation in a divorce or other family law case, most parties believe the proceeding will be a waste of time. They reason that if they could’ve talked out their problems, they would not be in court in the first place. Nevertheless, divorce mediation is about 90 percent successful. Professional mediators often translate… Read More »
Setting Alimony Payments in Florida
In 2023, Florida became the latest state to significantly change its spousal support rules. SB 1416 ushered in several major changes, but it didn’t change the underlying presumption in spousal support matters. Obligees are only eligible for alimony if they have a demonstrable economic need and the obligor has the ability to pay (the… Read More »
