Self employment income issues present unique financial and evidentiary challenges in family law litigation. When one spouse operates a business, owns a professional practice, or earns income through independent contracting, the court must determine the spouse’s true economic income in order to calculate child support,...
Imputed income in Florida alimony cases is one of the most contested and misunderstood issues in dissolution proceedings. When one spouse claims inability to work or reduced earnings, Florida courts may assign a hypothetical income for purposes of calculating alimony. In Miami-Dade County, where high...
One of the most common questions asked in divorce consultations is regarding the qualifications for alimony in Florida. The answer is nuanced because Florida law does not impose a single universal duration requirement for all forms of spousal support. Instead, the length of the marriage...
Married less than 3 years in Florida? Learn which alimony types are available and which are barred. Miami family law attorney explains your options....
Can alimony be modified in Miami? It is a common and legally significant question for divorced spouses in Miami-Dade County. Florida law does not treat alimony as automatically permanent or unchangeable. Section 61.14, Florida Statutes, expressly authorizes modification or termination of certain alimony awards when...
Who qualifies for bridge-the-gap alimony in Florida? This is one of the most common questions asked by spouses navigating divorce in Miami-Dade County. Bridge-the-gap alimony in Florida serves a narrow and clearly defined purpose under section 61.08, Florida Statutes. It provides short-term financial assistance to...
Introduction: Self-Employed Parent Child Support Florida and the Complexity of Income Determination When a parent involved in a Florida child support proceeding is self-employed, the process of determining that parent's income for purposes of calculating support obligations becomes considerably more complex than it would be for...
Few legal questions generate more urgency in Florida family law than whether retirement can reduce or eliminate an alimony obligation. For many former spouses living in Miami and throughout South Florida, retirement and alimony in Florida represent colliding financial realities. The payor seeks relief after...
When a non-compete agreement affects a divorce settlement in Florida, the legal consequences reach far beyond a simple contract question. For Miami business owners, professionals, and their spouses navigating dissolution proceedings, understanding the intersection of restrictive covenants and Florida family law is absolutely essential to...