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Thursday,
April 05, 2018.
posted in Divorce

Divorce and Your Business: Property Division

Property division in Florida is required to be “equitable.” That does not mean that it will always be even, but it is supposed to be as fair as possible after considering each person’s circumstances. Business assets, however, are often treated slightly differently compared to other types of property in a divorce. Keep in mind that...

Thursday,
April 05, 2018.
posted in Child Custody

Changing Your Child Custody Arrangement

Your court-ordered child custody arrangement is not set in stone. However, there are just a few circumstances where you will be able to change it. A Florida child custody lawyer will be able to help you present your situation and rationale for the requested change in the best light possible. Reasons You Can Change Your Child...

Friday,
March 30, 2018.
posted in Family Law

4 Common Misconceptions About Prenups in Florida

Having a discussion about prenuptial agreements is perhaps the most unromantic thing that you can do with your fiancé. However, it may be a necessary conversation for your relationship. Nonetheless, prenuptial agreements have some negative stigma attached, even if they may be beneficial. The Law Office of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A. has enough experience as...

Thursday,
March 29, 2018.
posted in Child Support

How to Decode Florida Child Custody Laws, And What Are the Biggest Legal Issues?

Florida child custody laws may be difficult to understand not only because they were written in legalese, but also because these laws do not really work in the way it was intended. If you are not represented by a Fort Lauderdale child support attorney, you may want to learn what legal issues may arise during...

Thursday,
March 22, 2018.
posted in Child Support

Creative Ways Parents Use Child Support Payments Each Year

Those of us who are “seasoned” have vivid memories of sitting quietly at tainted wooden desks in some backwoods classroom, armed with three methods of getting an education – teacher, chalkboard, and a textbook. We read about foreign lands in our geography books; we were called upon to do tricky mathematical equations on the board....

Friday,
March 16, 2018.
posted in Child Support

Linking Child Support To Visitation May Fix Broken System

In American culture, kids’ level of exposure to noncustodial parents remains isolated from one’s responsibility to financially support children. This alone suggests that the principal role of the noncustodial parent is monetarily focused. Activists cite the lack of legislative intention to advance the personal relationship between the child and the non-resident parent (typically fathers), drawing...

Friday,
March 09, 2018.
posted in Property Division

Fair Property Division May Promote Peaceful Divorces

So, your ‘happily ever after turned out to be another disappointment. You’ve decided leaving would improve your chances to regain sanity, and put your children in better positions to succeed. However, your spouse simply doesn’t want to be left without something to start over with. In your mind, it’s hurt them where it hurts most...

Thursday,
March 08, 2018.
posted in Child Support

Are Florida Child Support Enforcement Tactics Ethical?

Although Florida’s Department of Revenue employs numerous individuals in their Child Support Program department, most employees would agree that enforcing orders is borderline childish. Once two people bring life into this world, they’re both responsible for this child’s financial needs. Therefore, following parents around and smacking their hands when they fail to support their children...

Friday,
March 02, 2018.
posted in Child Custody

Making a Post-Divorce House Move Easier for Your Kids

As a parent, divorce is a scary prospect for all manner of reasons. Aside from the emotional upheaval involved in separating from the person you thought you’d love and cherish for the rest of your lives, you’re bound to worry about your children’s wellbeing, how they will adjust to mom and dad living in different...

Saturday,
February 24, 2018.
posted in Divorce

Divorce Could Get Trickier Under New Tax Law

Think divorce laws are confusing now? Under President Trump’s brainchild reform, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, your Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney will work doubly harder for you. Not because you’ll suddenly accumulate more assets to divide, but alimony tax gets an unwelcome facelift. Currently, alimony paid can be deducted from taxes, but recipients pay...

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