Monthly Archives: October 2025
How Does “Imputed Income” Affect a Florida Parent’s Child Support Obligations?
In child support cases, a Florida judge must consider the income of both parents as the first step in determining how much one parent must pay the other each month. The court will look at all sources of a parent’s income (wages, business income, investments, government benefits, etc.) and, in most cases, this will… Read More »
Can a Florida Judge Order a Parent to Enroll Their Child in a Private School?
In Florida divorce cases affecting minor children, it is common for the court to award “shared parental responsibility” to both parents. Also referred to as joint legal custody, shared parental responsibility means that both parents must work together and make joint decisions on significant decisions affecting their child’s welfare, such as where they will… Read More »
Defining a “Legal Parent” in a Florida Paternity Case
Paternity (establishing a child’s legal father) is a critical part of determining various rights and obligations under Florida law. For example, a legal father can be required to pay child support or seek custody or visitation rights. A legal father can also object to a child’s placement for adoption. In Florida, if a man… Read More »
Can You Challenge Your Florida Divorce Settlement If You Later Discover Your Ex Hid Assets?
In Florida divorce cases involving high net worth couples, it is quite common for the parties to reach a marital settlement agreement on the division of their property. Indeed, such complex asset division often requires careful negotiation between both parties and their attorneys. The final agreement is, in every sense of the word, a… Read More »
Can Your Ex Sue You for Unpaid Child Support 30 Years Later?
Florida law requires parents to financially support their children until they turn 18 (or 19 if they are still in high school and reasonably expected to graduate). Once a court enters a child support order, that creates a legal obligation on the parent required to pay. Yet many parents ignore the court’s order and… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Filing for Divorce in Florida
Many high net-worth individuals find themselves in a position where they are either seeking a divorce or responding to a spouse who has made such a demand. Even if you are a financially savvy person who understands the complexities and nuances of business or real estate, you however may be in the dark when… Read More »