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The issue of changing jobs during Orlando or Central Florida divorce and paternity cases is not as uncommon as you might think.  When you make a job or career change or become aware that the other party in your family law matter has done [...]

A couple seeking a divorce, or dissolution of marriage, in Orlando or Central Florida with substantial assets may need to consider those assets when contemplating an award of alimony.  In Florida, alimony will be determined only after the [...]

Many new clients involved in Central Florida custody matters ask what a typical timesharing schedule is.  Quite simply, there is no such thing as a typical timesharing schedule.  Every family has different responsibilities and needs.  The [...]

If you are getting divorced and are named as a beneficiary of your spouse's insurance policy, your spouse must re-designate you as beneficiary after the divorce is finalized.  Florida statutes state that a designation made by or on behalf [...]

During the emotional and stressful times of divorce or paternity matters, a Parent Coordinator may be an essential tool in resolving the issues surrounding your children.  A Parent Coordinator is an impartial, third person who can help pa [...]

A General Magistrate may preside in your Orlando divorce or family law matter.  Per Florida Family Law Rules, Judges of the circuit court may appoint as many general magistrates from among the members of The Florida Bar in the circuit as [...]

Previously, if a party subject to payment of child support failed to participate in a child support proceeding, the Court would impute minimum wage as the amount of income for that party.  However, minimum wage was often lower than the pa [...]

What is a Notice of Confidentiality Information Within Court Filing in an Orlando divorce or custody matter?  There is some confidential information that must be provided to the Court in family law matters.  For example, the Social Securi [...]

Finding the right Orlando divorce attorney for your dissolution of marriage may seem like an overwhelming task.  A majority of clients will already be overwhelmed by the prospect of their impending divorce.  Finding an experienced, compet [...]

You may be considering rejecting a proposed Marital Settlement Agreement which was presented to you by your spouse.  Many couples today are trying to save money by handling their own divorces.  This may be a workable solution for some, bu [...]

Clients who have filed for relief in Central Florida or Orlando family law matters may not realize the benefit of settling many of their issues outside of the courtroom.  When one party is uncooperative, it is often necessary to file moti [...]

The controversial alimony bill pending in the Florida Senate was vetoed by Governor Rick Scott on May 1, 2013.  The bill would have ended permanent alimony and placed new limits on the amounts of alimony that may be awarded.  The bill wou [...]