The consequences of not making child support payments in Florida can escalate quickly and severely. From automatic arrears and interest to wage garnishment, license suspension, passport denial, tax refund intercepts, contempt of court, and even incarceration, the consequences of not making child support payments are...
After a divorce, determining which parent is eligible to claim the child tax credit can become a point of confusion and sometimes conflict. For parents in Miami preparing for or going through a divorce, it is essential to understand that federal law (not Florida courts)...
How Do Prenuptial Agreements Affect Child Support? In Miami and throughout Florida, couples often sign prenuptial agreements to define financial responsibilities during and after marriage. A key concern is how prenuptial agreements affect child support. While Florida law prohibits parents from waiving a child's right to...
Understanding Florida Child Support and Time-Sharing When dealing with Florida child support and time-sharing issues, many Miami parents are overwhelmed by the emotional and legal complexities. Understanding how your financial obligations impact your parenting rights—and vice versa—is critical. Florida law treats these as separate matters, but...
Introduction: Should You Use a Private Investigator During Divorce in Florida? Hiring a private investigator during divorce in Florida can be a powerful tool—especially in contentious cases involving infidelity, hidden assets, or child custody concerns. In Miami, where high-net-worth divorces and complex parenting plans are common,...
Facing a default judgment in a Miami divorce or paternity case? You're not alone. Florida law offers a pathway to challenge that judgment—especially when valid excuses, such as excusable neglect or lack of notice, apply. Under Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.540, you may...
What do you do if you are a man with an administratively established child support obligation in the state of Florida, but believe that you are not the father? In other words, why you are paying child support for a child that may not be yours...
For those of you who do not know, a financial affidavit is a formal document where in which you disclose financial investments, prior to a divorce proceeding. Often, this legal form is required during divorce litigation. When filling out the affidavit, you are also required...
Divorce can be a trying event in anyone's life. After the stress and emotional turmoil of the divorce is over, there is still the stress and frustration of paying alimony and child support. That can be more than enough for anyone to deal with, but...