Monthly Archives: September 2023
Four Tips to Help You Work Towards an Amicable Divorce in Lakeland, FL
Divorce is a part of life for many people. An estimated 40 to 50 percent of U.S. marriages end in divorce (American Psychological Association (APA)). Virtually, every person has heard horror stories about divorce. The good news is that it does not have to be that way. With the right mindset and a proactive… Read More »
What Parents Should Know About Florida’s Child Time-Sharing Reform
For divorced and separated parents, navigating issues related to child time-sharing is both sensitive and important. Earlier this year, Florida reformed its child time-sharing law. State courts are now required to work from the (rebuttable) presumption that a 50/50 time-sharing split is best. Here, our Lakeland time-sharing attorney provides an in-depth discussion of the… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Spousal Support Reform (2023)
Spousal support (alimony) is payment(s) made by one spouse to the other during or after a divorce. State law governs spousal support cases. Earlier this year, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1416 (SB 1416)—legislation that radically reforms spousal support laws in Florida. It is crucial that parties to a divorce understand the new… Read More »