Monthly Archives: April 2026
When Does Child Support Terminate in Florida?
Child support payments do not usually last indefinitely. Instead, there is a definite end date: typically when your child reaches adulthood. Call Hamilton O’Neill if you have questions about child support. We have represented men and women in custody disputes, including disputes over child support. Our team can analyze the facts of your case… Read More »
Can You Receive Alimony to Become Self-Supporting?
Marriage is an economic union, and one spouse might sacrifice a career to raise children. When a couple divorces, suddenly one spouse struggles to become self-supporting. In fact, they might have no work experience outside the home or any educational credential to aid them in finding a job. Call our office. Florida law allows… Read More »
How Luxury Assets Are Handled in a Miami Divorce
Divorcing couples in Florida need to divide their marital property. Although this process might seem straightforward, luxury assets present certain complications. If you have yachts, artwork, jewelry, or vacation homes, then you should hire a law firm experienced in high-end divorces for help. Reach out to Hamilton O’Neill. Below, we highlight some of the… Read More »
When Should You Create a Prenuptial Agreement?
A well-drafted prenuptial agreement will clarify how assets and liabilities will be handled if a couple divorces or if one spouse dies. Without a prenuptial agreement, spouses will be subject to Florida’s laws, which call for an equitable division of marital property and what is defined as marital property. Many people with high net… Read More »
What is Forum Shopping and High-End Divorce?
Forum shopping has continued to grow in popularity over the past 20 years. Forum shopping is the practice of filing a lawsuit in a state or country where the laws are favorable to your case. Because a legal claim might be brought in more than one state (or country), the person filing gets to… Read More »
Florida’s Elective Share: What is It and Why Does it Matter?
Florida makes it difficult for people to cut their spouse out of a will. Instead, Florida’s “elective share” laws give surviving spouses a right to elect to take a percentage of their spouse’s elective estate. This law can matter for many affluent people, especially those who marry later in life and hope to leave… Read More »
Negotiating a Divorce: 5 Tips
Contested divorces cause intense stress, so many couples focus on trying to negotiate a divorce settlement agreement. Unfortunately, negotiating with a spouse when the marriage has broken down is harder than many anticipate. Unless the divorce is amicable, one or both spouses could “dig in” and try to make the divorce as painful as… Read More »
What is a Custody Evaluation in Florida?
Child custody decisions are the most consequential in any divorce. How parents divide custody will have an enormous impact on each parent’s ongoing relationship with their children. Unfortunately, many parents cannot come to an agreement on custody, so it is up to a judge to decide a dispute. And this is where custody evaluations… Read More »