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A marital home acquired during the marriage will be subject to a 50/50 division between the parties.

Dissipation of assets refers to the use of marital or community property by one spouse for their benefit or purposes that are unrelated to the marriage, without the other spouse's knowledge or consent, usually in anticipation of a divorce. Examples of dissipation of assets can include selling as...

A parenting plan is a contract between the parents outlining their parenting responsibilities and timeshare schedule (custody).

Your divorce may have been ugly enough on its own, but the battle over child custody often brings some of the ugliest issues to the surface as both parents fight for their right to custody or visitation of their children. It will ultimately be up to the courts to solve any gaps between you and y...

The process of getting divorced in Florida can be an exhausting, expensive process, but the costs often continue years after the divorce is finalized. The court may decide you or your spouse must pay alimony to the other for a period of time following the divorce. We've previously talked about th...

Valentine's Day always feels a little bit different after going through a divorce. By the time the entire divorce process is finished and the final papers are signed, most people are more than ready to be done with the entire thing. However, when you're on your own with a wide open future in fron...

The New Year is a time for assessing what went right and wrong about the past twelve months, and what you want to change in the coming ones. For many couples, the answer to the latter is “my marriage.” If you are assessing your feelings and think you want to break free from your unhappy marriage ...

New Year's normally feels like a time of rest and reflection, a brand new start to a brand new year full of brand new adventures. It can be hard to feel that way when you are drab smack in the middle of a divorce. Divorces are a marathon, not a sprint. It is common for them to take multiple years...

When you think of the holiday season, you think of fresh snow on the ground, children running around in scarfs and mittens, families laughing and huddling close together for warmth. That isn't exactly how it goes in Florida. As any resident of the Sunshine State will tell you, holidays hit a litt...

In Florida, there are three different types of divorce. No, we don't mean “cheating,” “lying,” and “got bored.” We mean that there are three different main ways of filing for divorce, each meaning separate things and requiring something unique from the court. Which one is right for you depends on...

In Florida, alimony (financial spousal support) is awarded based on two factors: one spouse's need for it following a divorce, and the other's ability to give it. If two divorcing spouses are both rich, there is no need for alimony, even though they both have the ability to give it. If two divorc...

Temporary alimony in Florida is available between the time a divorce is filed and when it becomes final. Learn about temporary spousal support.

One of the most stressful questions during any divorce is how the shared property gets divided. Who gets to keep the car? Who gets to keep the house? Who gets to keep the bank account? When it comes to houses, which is obviously important to divorcing spouses, there's another interesting question...

Despite what you may have heard about “island time,” not everything is slower in Florida. (We also aren't an island, so make of that what you will.) At Florida Divorce Law Group, we know that getting a divorce is a stressful time in anyone's life. It can be financially stressful, emotionally taxi...

Of all the changes that come with divorce, the financial shift may be the most significant. The divorce process itself also revolves around money, so be prepared to spend a lot of time talking about your finances and ending up with them looking very different than you are used to. The way to have...

A major concern for any couple getting divorced is how their property gets divided up.

While we are certainly not giving any tax advice, we have compiled the most relevant changes that families should be aware of from the third stimulus package.

If you suspect your spouse is hiding assets in divorce, you need to take action to protect your interests. Learn what to do in a Florida divorce.

Why is facilitating a relationship between your child and their other parent important? Learn the two reasons you should try to foster this bond.

If you have children and are divorcing, you may be worried about child custody issues. How is child custody determined in Florida?

Can you deny visitation if your ex isn’t paying child support? It’s not that simple. Learn what to do instead if your ex isn’t paying child support.

Can you move out of state with your child after a Florida divorce? Yes, if you follow all the legal requirements and the court approves. Learn more.

Florida courts consider many factors in deciding custody (time-sharing) disputes, including division of parental responsibilities. Learn more.

Florida courts value stability for children, so it may not be easy to modify time sharing. Learn what it takes to change child custody in Florida.