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...
Was your license suspended for child support arrears? Florida law provides several procedures that may allow you to restore your driving privileges. A driver's license suspension for unpaid child support can create immediate hardship because driving is often necessary for employment, medical care, and family...
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...
How far behind on child support before jail in Miami? It's a common question that we receive. In Florida, there is no specific dollar amount or number of missed payments that automatically results in incarceration. A Miami family court may order jail only after finding...
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,...
When financial pressure mounts, frustrated parents in Miami sometimes consider whether they can simply stop paying child support in Florida and deal with the consequences later. The short answer, under well-settled Florida law, is that this approach almost always backfires. If you stop paying child...
High Income Child Support cases in Florida present unique legal and financial challenges in Miami family courts. When parents earn substantial income above the guideline schedule, Florida courts must move beyond mechanical calculations and engage in a fact intensive analysis grounded in section 61.30, Florida...
Determining who claims children on taxes after divorce in Florida is a recurring issue in family law litigation and marital settlement negotiations. The allocation of dependency exemptions and related tax benefits can significantly affect the financial stability of divorced parents and the welfare of their...