Are Attorney Fees Tax Deductible in a Divorce? A question that we are frequently asked is "Are Attorney Fees Tax Deductible?", or more specifically, whether divorce attorney fees are deductible. Under the Internal Revenue Code § 262, no deduction shall be allowed for personal, living, or family...
What Makes a Home Unfit For Children? Unfortunately, we receive a lot of calls regarding a family's concern about the children of one of their family members. The family member-parent may have issues with substance abuse, mental stability, etc. So, what makes a home unfit for children? The...
Injunction for Protection against Domestic Violence Our Florida Family Law firm handles Domestic Violence Injunction cases for both the accused (respondent), as well as the person attempting to obtain the injunction for protection (petitioner). We, as attorneys, need to speak with our clients about: (1.) the function...
Child Custody During Military Deployment Many Floridian military service members are parents of children for which they have parenting plans. A common question that we receive from those military service members is regarding their rights and obligations regarding child custody during military deployment. More specifically, that servicemember...
Qualify for Divorce in Florida There are two topics that you should discuss with your prospective Florida attorney at the beginning of your divorce consultation in order to determine if you qualifications for filing for divorce in Florida. The first topic that you should discuss is which...
Calculate Net Income for Child Support Purposes In Florida family law cases that involve children, Child support is often an issue. Our clients (naturally) need to know how much the other parent must pay for their current/past monthly child support obligation and/or how much they will...
Out of State Adoption We are frequently asked questions regarding out of state adoption, or adoptions (placements) that involve the placement of a child where one of the parties (the parents or the child) is not located within the state. Under Florida Adoption Law, a person who primarily...
Florida Divorce Process Essentials The divorce process is never easy and can take some time getting used to. In the interim, it's best to know exactly what you are facing to be adequately prepared for what's to come. Here are a few things to consider when...
Does it Matter Who Files First in a Florida Divorce? Either party to a Florida Divorce *can* file first. Strategically, however, there are a few things that you should consider. Choice of Forum The single largest benefit of filing first in a Florida divorce is that you are...