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- Understanding 2011 Florida Alimony Changes
In 2011, a new statute was enacted in the state of Florida that impacts alimony payments. The Florida Alimony Statute became effective in July of 2011 and it slightly changed existent spousal support ... - Alimony, Child Support and the IRS
With tax season in full swing, you may be realizing the implications of asking for alimony during your divorce . If you are the recipient of alimony, you are likely to be taxed on the payments that ... - Alimony Law Changes Being Made in Florida
Florida is joining several other states that have recently started changing outdated alimon y laws. One change under consideration before the House could change how alimony is granted to victims of ...
- Seal and Heidi Klum Plan to Proceed with Divorce, Not Reconcile
Long known for their relationship, Seal and Heidi Klum have been in the news quite often because they recently announced their divorce . While the past few weeks have been filled with media rumors ... - Barry Sanders Announces Divorce
A Hall of Fame athlete announced his divorce last week. Barry Sanders, who played for the Detroit Lions, has decided to seek a divorce from his wife of 11 years. The 48-year-old Sanders filed for ... - Jennifer Garner Opens Up About Divorce
Another actress is opening up about her divorce . Jennifer Garner told one media source this month that she wishes that she had waited to get married. The actress wed fellow actor Scott Foley when she ...
- Pentagon Working on Child Custody Bill for Military Members
While men and women are fighting for our country, they are sometimes denied child custody rights due to their involvement in the service. The Pentagon is working to pass a new law that would give ... - Whitney Houston Fought For Child Custody Post Divorce
Since her unexpected passing last month, Whitney Houston's life has been under scrutiny by media sources. One issue that has re-surfaced recently was an argument she had with former husband Bobby ... - Police Locate Missing Child
A child was assumed missing for almost one year until authorities found her. The little girl was at the center of a child custody argument gone terrible awry. According to the court documents, the ...
- Police Locate Missing Child
A child was assumed missing for almost one year until authorities found her. The little girl was at the center of a child custody argument gone terrible awry. According to the court documents, the ... - Father Arrested After Accusations of Child Abuse
This week, news sources reported that the pain inflicted by one father against his two-year-old son last week in Florida led to an arrest and criminal charges. Deputies with the Santa Rosa County ... - Why Was Time Sharing Created?
In an attempt to curtail excessive fighting over child custody issues, the Florida legislature has done away with the terms "primary" and "secondary" child custody. Before the ...
- Former Football Player Fails to Make Court Appearance
A former football player is back in the news again, but this time the story is not good. Last week the wide receiver missed a court date on purpose. He was trying to show several teams that he had ... - Changing Child Support Orders
Although changing a child support order can be difficult and time-consuming, it is possible under the right circumstances. No matter what state you reside in, child support orders are determined based ...
- Rights Through Cohabitation Agreements
Studies show that the number of couples that choose to live together without getting married has tripled over the past two decades. Depending on what state you reside in, you may or may not be ... - What Constitutes Cohabitation?
A number of factors are considered when trying to determine whether or not a relationship qualifies as cohabitation. In general, a couple that cohabitates should live and act in much the same way that ... - Cohabitation Agreements are Beneficial
Even if you are not married to your partner, the law has recently seen benefits being granted to partners regarding cohabitation issues that have not been seen before. Some courts are recognizing the ...
- What are Contempt Issues?
Orders that arise out of divorce proceedings are typically considered contempt issues . This means that the order is not enacted to repay a debt but rather to guarantee continuing support or equitable ... - Contempt for Delinquent Child Support
Are you behind on your child support payments and worried about contempt of court? If so, you need to first understand what contempt is, and what you should do about it. The term "contempt of ... - Penalties for Child Support Contempt
In the state of Florida, if a non-custodial fails to meet his/her child support obligations, he/she can face numerous consequences. This is due to the fact that the state has strict enforcement laws ...
- Getting Legal Counsel for Your Divorce Early On
Do you think that your spouse is going to ask you for a divorce in Florida? If so, you should consider seeking legal counsel now, even before the papers have been served. You are certain to have tons ... - Actress Mena Suvari Opens Up About Second Divorce
Actress Mena Suvari recently spoke with news sources about her recent divorce as well as being a two-time divorcee by the age of 33. Suvari, best-known for her roles in "American Pie" and ... - Avoid Debt While Going through Divorce
Getting a divorce is never easy, especially knowing how expensive it can be. If you are considering getting a divorce, there are several financial steps you should take to protect your bank account in ...
- Therapy and Mediation Can Help during Divorces
Going through a divorce is difficult for just about everyone. Whether you are ending your marriage amicably or painfully, you are likely to experience a wide variety of emotions. Rather than try to go ... - The Truth About Divorce Mediation
If you are considering a separation from your spouse, you may also be curious about whether divorce mediation is the right choice for you. Before you decide to take the mediation road, you should ... - Mediation Can Lead to More Positive Results
A recent study of divorced couples showed that those who opted for mediation , rather than a divorce trial, were more satisfied with the end results of their divorce. Of the respondents, 69% said that ...
- Getting Child Support Payments on Time
If you are not receiving child support payments on time in the state of Florida, know that you have legal options at your disposal. One such option is known as an enforcement action. When parents ... - Judge Orders Awards Child Support to Bristol Palin
An Alaska judge has ordered Levi Johnston to pay Bristol Palin, the daughter of former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, $18,000 in past-due child support for their one-year-old son. Palin can ... - Enforcing a Family Court Order
Enforcements are commonly sought for child custody orders, visitation orders, child support orders, and spousal support orders. Each party named in the order is accountable for complying with their ...
- Equitable Distribution in Florida
Depending on what state you live in, you may qualify for equitable distribution . In states like Florida, for example, it is up to the court to do what is "fair", or equitable, when splitting up ... - What Happens to the Marital Home during Divorce?
When it comes to your marital home in a divorce settlement, equitable distribution is a term that you will be hearing a lot. If you don't decide to sell your home then there are three factors that can ... - Your Property and the Laws of Equitable Distribution
Although division of property can be a difficult process during divorce proceedings, the rule of thumb is for equitable distribution , where property acquired during the course of the marriage is ...
- Obtaining Grandparent Visitation Rights
Under ideal circumstances, grandparents would get to visit their children as often as they like, but if for whatever reason a person denies grandparents visitation of their grandchildren, grandparents ... - Getting Visitation Rights as a Grandparent
Visitation issues can often be tricky in divorce cases, especially if they involve grandparents. In most cases grandparents will automatically be given visitation rights when a divorce has been ... - Helping Grandchildren Through a Divorce
There are countless articles, books, and resources available to parents interested in learning how to make the divorce process as easy on their children as possible. But what about grandparents who ...
- Zsa Zsa Gabor Favors Divorce Over Legal Separation
During an interview, the nine times married Zsa Zsa Gabor said that she favored divorce over legal separation. When asked why she favored divorce she told the interviewer, "legal separation gives the ... - Runaway Mom Going through Legal Separation
News sources are reporting that David Tehan has filed for legal separation from his wife, Tiffany Tehan. David is also seeking permanent child custody of their daughter Alexis, who is one year old. ...
- Creating a Legally Binding Marital Agreement
More and more people are choosing to draft marital agreements in the United States to protect their assets and to ensure that important decisions are mutually agreed upon. However, people must ... - Tara Ried Calls of Engagement due to Nuptial Agreement
Recently, news sources announced that Tara Ried called off her engagement to Michael Axtmann, an internet entrepreneur. According to reports, Ried cut ties with her fiancé because he wanted her to ... - Marital Agreements Explained
Many people have questions when it comes to marital agreements . Perhaps the most pressing questions are "what are they?" and "what do they do?" Marital agreements are legally binding contracts that ...
- Common Law Marriage and Your Rights
Have you been living with your partners for years? If so, you may qualify for common law marriage. Depending on what state you live in, the laws regarding a common law marriage can vary. However, the ... - People Are Waiting Longer to Marry
While the Census Bureau conducts research on a variety of topics, a recent and new study showed that people are waiting longer to marry for the first time. Overall, women marrying in their teens have ... - People Are Waiting Longer to Marry
While the Census Bureau conducts research on a variety of topics, a recent and new study showed that people are waiting longer to marry for the first time. Overall, women marrying in their teens have ...
- Changing Child Support Orders
Although changing a child support order can be difficult and time-consuming, it is possible under the right circumstances. No matter what state you reside in, child support orders are determined based ... - Supportive Relationships and Modification of Alimony
If you currently receive alimony but are now living with another person it may serve as grounds for modification of alimony . Depending on what state you reside in, the laws regarding alimony often ... - Man Challenges Alimony after Seeing Wife Belly Dancing
After a man saw pictures of his ex-wife belly dancing online, he brought her to court to reduce his alimony payments. Brian McGurk was paying his ex-wife, Dorothy McGurk, $850 per month in alimony due ...
- Make Legal Arrangements Before Attempting Parental Relocation
Even if you are the non-custodial parent, any time that you move away from your child, especially out of state, it is advisable to either get or keep an attorney on retainer. Why? There are several ... - What is Parental Alienation?
Parental alienation is something many parents may have never heard of, but could be experiencing without even knowing it. Parental alienation is a situation in which one parent tries to manipulate the ...
- Modifying a Parenting Plan
While creating a parenting plan can be difficult, modifying one can be even more troublesome. However, it is possible to seek a modification of parenting plan under the right circumstances. In order ... - The Importance of Parenting Plans
While you may be familiar with the terms " child custody " and " child support ", you may not have heard about a parenting plan before. This is an important document that can make ... - Parenting Plans Can Make Divorce Easier
Getting a divorce is difficult especially when there are children involved. To make the process easier on you, your spouse and your children, it is essential to develop a parenting plan . It allows ...
- The Post Nuptial Agreement Process
Are you considering a postnuptial agreement? If so, you need to familiarize yourself with the process and what will be expected of you. When you draft a postnuptial agreement, you will need to list, ...
- Parental Relocation Troubling in Florida Courts
The issue of parental relocation has long been a sore spot in Florida's courts, with the appellate court system often dividing itself over it. In general, the appellate courts agree that a ... - International Child Relocation Discussed at D.C. Meeting
Last week in Washington D.C., judges and experts from the United States and 14 other countries came together to discuss an issue that has garnered a lot of attention recently: international child ... - Florida Child & Parental Relocation Laws
The state of Florida recently enacted new laws that provide specific instructions for divorce or separated parents who want to relocate with their children. These guidelines state that any parent who ...
- Why Was Time Sharing Created?
In an attempt to curtail excessive fighting over child custody issues, the Florida legislature has done away with the terms "primary" and "secondary" child custody. Before the ... - Time Sharing Laws
Big news for fathers who are in the middle of custody battles: visitation laws are now considered time sharing laws. Time sharing refers to the amount of time that you will be allowed to spend with ... - Woman Can Move... If She Supplies Video Chat
It is being reported that after the dust cleared from a divorce , Debra Baker requested to move to Florida with her two children. She was granted the request, however, only after it was clear that if ...
- Some Facts and Myths of Divorce
In a recent article written by David Popenoe, some of the more common facts vs. myths pertaining to divorce were laid out. It's a good idea to have a clear concept of what is truth & what is ... - Tips for a Successful Divorce
Divorce doesn’t always have to be a messy, complicated process. It’s very possible for a divorce to be done in a civil and respectful manner, even when issues that are normally hotly contested are ...
- Reasons to Consider Uncontested Divorce
When it comes to the matter of divorce , an uncontested divorce is the ideal situation. An uncontested divorce can occur when both spouses agree that divorce is in their best interest and would like ... - Divorcing a Spouse Who is Your Friend
Contrary to belief, not all spouses who choose to divorce are arch enemies. In fact, may are friends and wish to remain friends by ending their marriages on amicable terms. However, when you are ...
- Obtaining Grandparent Visitation Rights
Under ideal circumstances, grandparents would get to visit their children as often as they like, but if for whatever reason a person denies grandparents visitation of their grandchildren, grandparents ... - Mother Granted Visitation Rights after Reported Abuse
After failing to protect her daughter against a severe beating, a St. Charles woman considers herself lucky to be granted supervised visitation rights. According to police reports Cathleen Koch, 28, ... - Time Sharing Laws
Big news for fathers who are in the middle of custody battles: visitation laws are now considered time sharing laws. Time sharing refers to the amount of time that you will be allowed to spend with ... |
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