Monday,
March 21, 2016. posted in Divorce

Alimony After Divorce is The Subject of New Legislative Proposal

Legislators in Florida have been trying for several years to pass an alimony reform statute to bring the state more in line with modern concepts of alimony most prevalent around the country. When a couple gets a divorce, the person with a significantly higher income can be compelled to pay alimony permanently to the former spouse...

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Wednesday,
March 16, 2016. posted in Divorce

Divorce Can Raise Issues of Whether to File Joint Tax Return

The Internal Revenue Code gives married couples the option of filing income taxes jointly or separately. The date of divorce issued by the Florida court will have something to do with whether former spouses can file jointly or separately for a given tax year. If still married on the last day of the tax year, usually Dec....

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Friday,
March 11, 2016. posted in Divorce

Divorce Preparation Is As Important As Wedding Preparation

Many months are typically spent on preparations for a wedding because it is such a major event in a couple’s life. However, even though a divorce is equally important, some Florida couples may rush into it without proper preparation. Decisions made during the time leading up to a divorce can determine a person’s post-divorce financial stability. Some...

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