Recent Blog Posts
Understanding Consumer Bankruptcy Exemptions in Florida
Are you thinking about filing for consumer bankruptcy? Are you struggling with insurmountable debt and wondering whether Chapter 7 bankruptcy could help you to get a fresh start? Many consumers in the Orlando area grapple with debt and wonder whether they should consider filing for personal bankruptcy. However, many consumers also are under the… Read More »
What is the Difference Between Annulment and Divorce in Florida?
When a person is thinking about divorce, that person might be wondering: do I have the option of choosing between divorce and annulment? To be clear: generally if you are eligible for divorce, you are not eligible for an annulment (and vice versa). We want to say more about common misconceptions about annulment and… Read More »
Alimony and Reform in Florida
Anyone in the Orlando area who is considering divorce should think about whether she or he may be required to pay alimony or may be entitled to receive alimony. The Court considers several factors when determining whether alimony is appropriate. These factors include but are not limited to, The length of the marriage The… Read More »
Do I Need a Parenting Plan?
Whether you are getting divorced and have minor children from your marriage or are separating from your child’s other parent—even if you are not married—it is important to understand how child custody issues work in Florida. First, the state of Florida does not use the terms “child custody” or “visitation” but instead handles child… Read More »
What is the Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
If you are considering consumer bankruptcy in Florida, you likely are wondering whether you should file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. These are the two most common types of personal bankruptcy, and both types of bankruptcy have benefits and limitations. At the same time, both types of bankruptcy also have eligibility requirements… Read More »
Five Ways to Enforce Child Support Obligations in Orange County
In Florida, most residential parents count on child support money to provide a better standard of living for the children. But less than half of these obligees receive the full amount of support. When obligors fall behind, the state can technically take action to enforce the child support order. But overworked government bureaucrats can… Read More »
What to Expect in an Orange County Divorce
After it skyrocketed in the wake of the early 1970s no-fault divorce revolution, the divorce rate has declined 16 percent since 2008. Still, divorce is about twice as common today as it was a generation ago. When it happens, divorce affects more than just the parents and the children. It also affects people like… Read More »
Five Reasons You Should Establish Legal Paternity
The social taboo which discouraged unmarried women from having children is clearly no longer in play in Orlando. Today, 40 percent of Florida babies are born out of wedlock. The percentage is even higher among non-white people (53 percent among Latinos and 71 percent among blacks). If you were the father of an out-of-wedlock… Read More »
What to Look for When Hiring an Orlando Divorce Attorney.
What to look for when hiring an Orlando Divorce Attorney. If you find yourself in a position where you are thinking about getting a divorce or have been served with divorce papers you maybe wondering what to do now. the first thing I would suggest is to take a deep breath and know that… Read More »
Dependency Exemptions and Child Tax Credit Changes
Dependency Exemptions and Child Tax Credit Changes. How will the new tax bill effect your divorce or custody case when children are involved? This is a good question. There are three main areas that are subject to change. 1. Alimony 2. Itemized Deductions and 3. Dependency Exemptions and Child Tax Credit. We discussed alimony… Read More »
