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Under Florida law, child support shall continue until the child marries, dies, becomes self-supporting, enters the military or reaches 18 years of age, whichever occurs first.  However, in the event that the child is still a full-time hig [...]

Net income is calculated by subtracting allowable deductions from gross income.  Florida law states that allowable deductions include the following: (a)Federal, state, and local income tax deductions, adjusted for actual filing status and [...]

With so many Floridians unemployed or underemployed due the downturn in the economy, the question of what is income in Florida family law cases is important.  Florida statutes define income to be any form of payment to an individual, rega [...]

Any retirement plan owned by either party in a Florida divorce should be disclosed to your experienced Orange County divorce attorney during the initial consultation.  Retirement and pension plan benefits are considered a marital asset.  [...]

According to Florida law, if the court finds good cause, it may enter an order providing for an interim partial distribution of marital assets or liabilities prior to entry of the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.  Your qualified [...]

One party in an Orlando divorce may request exclusive use and possession of the marital home.  The statute relevant to this issue states that the desirability of retaining the marital home as a residence for any dependent child of the mar [...]

When property is divided during an Orange County divorce, Florida statutes require the Court to presume an equal distribution of the parties' assets and liabilities.  However, the statutes also outline factors for the Court to consider wh [...]

When determining equitable distribution of assets and liabilities in an Orlando divorce, an equalizing payment may be agreed upon or ordered.  This monetary payment may be made in a lump sum or installments paid over a fixed period of tim [...]

Service members face many unique circumstances during divorce.  A service member may be entitled to several different types of pay, incentives and retirement.  Generally speaking, military retirement pay is considered marital property whi [...]

Retirement plans that are to be divided pursuant to a Marital Settlement Agreement or a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage must be distributed pursuant to a Qualified Domestic Relations Order or QDRO.  A QDRO is an order that entit [...]

Any retirement plan owned by either party in a Florida divorce should be disclosed to your experienced Orange County divorce attorney during the initial consultation.  Retirement and pension plan benefits are considered a marital asset.  [...]

A marital home owned prior to the marriage of the parties involved in an Orlando divorce may be considered a marital asset.  Per Florida statutes, all real property held by the parties as tenants by the entireties, whether acquired prior [...]