Self-employed income issues frequently arise when one spouse operates a business, receives cash payments, or controls the reporting of earnings. Determining accurate income is critical in divorce proceedings because child support, alimony, and equitable distribution often depend on reliable financial information. Florida courts recognize that...
Most people have heard that a creditor can only take 25% of a paycheck. Alimony garnishment limits in Florida work differently. A decision the Fourth District Court of Appeal released on October 7, 2026, confirms it. A court can take up to 65% of a...
High-net-worth divorce in Miami presents a uniquely complex set of legal challenges that extend far beyond the emotional dissolution of a marriage. When spouses possess significant wealth, business ownership, investment portfolios, and layered financial structures, the stakes of equitable distribution increase dramatically. Florida courts must...
The issue of spouse hoarding money divorce Florida arises frequently in dissolution proceedings when one spouse controls marital finances and restricts the other spouse’s access to funds. In many Miami divorce cases, one party may control bank accounts, business income, or liquid assets, leaving the...
Social media influencer income Florida divorce disputes are becoming increasingly common as digital entrepreneurship expands across Miami and throughout Florida. Platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and affiliate marketing networks now generate substantial income streams that may rival traditional business revenue. When a marriage dissolves...
Is a verbal agreement binding in Florida divorce proceedings? This question frequently arises during settlement negotiations, mediation sessions, and informal discussions between spouses attempting to resolve family law disputes. In Florida family courts, particularly in Miami-Dade County and throughout South Florida, parties often reach tentative...
Collecting a divorce judgment in Florida often requires strategic use of judgment enforcement procedures authorized under Florida law. A party who receives a financial award in a dissolution of marriage case may assume that payment will follow automatically. In practice, however, many former spouses must...
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...