We all know that children are affected by the divorce of their parents. However, divorcing parents should minimize the children’s exposure to issues of the divorce. There may be strong feelings and animosity between the spouses, but the children should not be forced to choose a side. Children often fair better in a divorce when […]
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Modification of an award of alimony requires a change in circumstances. For many years, the Florida Supreme Court has required that this change in circumstances be substantial, involuntary, and permanent in nature and not contemplated at the time of the support award. Sometimes the last factor is referred to as “unanticipated”. Is a spouse’s retirement […]
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On December 18, 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”), which was signed into law on December 22, 2017. The TCJA affected the taxation of alimony leaving many attorneys and accountants wondering how alimony would be impacted in the future. Under the current law, alimony payments are tax deductible to […]
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When you got married, it seemed simple to change your name. You showed your marriage license to the entity and it was taken care of. Now that you are getting divorced, you aren’t certain if you want to change your name in the divorce. You think “If I decide to change it, I’ll just show […]
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You have worked tirelessly to build your business over the years. You have worked hard to retain your clients and keep them coming back year after year. You have set your business apart from other businesses in your industry by building business relationships with your customers. Now, your spouse is seeking divorce and wants half […]
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You and your spouse go to work on a daily basis. However, you own your business in South Florida. You put in hours of blood, sweat, and tears to build your business and set yourself apart from others in your industry. Your spouse enjoys the fruits of your business and shares in its success. Then, […]
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