The McKinney Law Group Blog

Child support and spousal support orders are generally only modified by the courts under relatively extreme circumstances. For example, a child support order may be altered if a child’s living situation changes significantly, if he or she becomes very ill and requires intensive medical care or if either parent experiences an extreme change in income. […]

When a couple decides to divorce, both spouses are faced with the reality of turning a single household into two households. The financial ramifications of this kind of transition are usually significant enough to dramatically impact the standard of living each spouse is accustomed to. Although the financial strain of divorce is a practical challenge […]

Thinking about filing for divorce can be an overwhelming process but it is important to understand that you don’t have to approach it without guidance – scheduling a consultation with a trusted Tampa, Florida divorce attorney can help to provide clarity, structure, and the ability to approach this transition in an informed way. You don’t […]

In Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin, any asset acquired during a marriage is generally considered to be community property and will be divided equally between both spouses.  A divorce lawyer will also consider an increase in value on any asset, retirement accounts, and so forth. The exception to […]

For many people, the word “divorce” conjures up images of a husband and wife waging war against each other. It may also include fighting over who will get custody of the children, the house, and even the family dog. However, divorce does not always have to be so acrimonious, as many couples have found who […]

There are many different kinds of lawyers, and each one might focus on a specific area of the law. There are also general lawyers who have experience with a broad range of legal issues encompassing various practices. When it comes to a divorce, or a family-related legal matters, it may be in your best interest […]

The primary reason why it is so important to be careful while using social media at this time is that your social media use could impact the outcome of your case in numerous ways. Both your private and public social media use may be used as evidence by other parties involved in your case. For […]

Florida is not a community property state. As a result, all property acquired during a marriage is *usually*divided equally. However, there are circumstances under which the courts are permitted to deviate from that general rule. If a couple can come to an agreement (with or without negotiating assistance from their attorneys) on property division matters, […]

In general, property division settlements in divorce cases are held to an equitable division standard. This standard holds that, with few exceptions, marital property acquired during the duration of a couple’s marriage must be split equitably when that marriage ends. This is not to say that every asset must be split 50/50. One spouse may […]

Co-Parenting Tips For a Forward-Looking Relationship Nobody wants to be stuck in court forever. After a divorce or custody case is finished, the case should be done, right? Fortunately, a good majority of divorced or separated parents are able to look forward past the divorce or custody battle and become effective co-parents together. Sadly, those […]