Negative Equity in the Marital Home
Before the housing market crash, the marital home was frequently the largest asset a couple owned. Many times, it was the only asset to be considered in a divorce action. With the current economic downturn, the marital home has b [...]
When is Sole Parental Responsibility Appropriate?
Who will have responsibility for the major decisions in their children’s lives when a couple divorces? This can be an aspect of your divorce that causes a great amount of frustration and conflict. In the majority of cases in Orlando, Fl [...]
Modification of Timesharing
For couples with children in Orlando, Florida, a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage (or Divorce) will include a parenting plan and timesharing schedule. This will detail how the parents will share and be responsible for the daily t [...]
What is Marital Property?
It is important to understand what property is considered marital when filing for divorce in Orlando, Florida. The state of Florida defines marital assets and liabilities as: Assets acquired and liabilities incurred during the marriage, [...]
“Bridge-the-Gap” (Transitional) Alimony in Orlando, Florida
Alimony is one of the most complicated issues to resolve in a divorce. There is no specific formula used to calculate alimony in Florida. It is based on one spouse’s need for financial support, the other spouse’s ability to pay and the st [...]
What is a Deposition?
If you are involved in an Orlando, Florida Divorce (or Dissolution of Marriage,) you may be asked to give a deposition. A deposition is part of the discovery process. This is the process through which both parties gather facts about the c [...]
When is an Asset No Longer Marital?
An asset is real or personal property. Many Orlando, Florida couples think if they have kept their accounts separate during their marriage they have no marital assets. Couples who have been separated for a time before their divorce may al [...]
How Long Will Child Support Last?
Generally speaking, in Orlando, Florida divorce and paternity cases, child support will end when the dependent child reaches age 18. This is considered the age of majority. If the child is still in high school at age 18 and there is a rea [...]
How Permanent is Permanent Alimony in Orlando, Florida
In awarding alimony, the court will consider the needs of the receiving spouse as well as the financial ability of the paying spouse. Modification of permanent alimony is possible under certain conditions. The court may modify alimony if [...]
What Does an Uncontested Divorce in Orlando, Florida Mean?
An uncontested divorce means that both parties in a divorce or dissolution of marriage agree on major issues such as custody of their minor children and the division of their property. This type of divorce will typically be less costly th [...]
Equal Timesharing in Child Custody
Recently in Orlando there has been a trend toward couples choosing to share custody with their minor children more equally. Both Husbands and Wives are seeking to be more actively involved in their children’s lives by spending more than e [...]
What is an Administrative Order?
Your spouse has filed for divorce, and you were served with an overwhelming amount of information. If you live in Orange, Osceola or Seminole County and have children, there is one document you’ll want to review carefully. Each of these c [...]
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