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What Are Child Support Arrears?

What Are Child Support Arrears?

Courts will use all means necessary, including garnishment, to enforce child support arrears. Florida law stipulates that a parent must have a written child support order/judgment that is signed by a...

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How Will a Trump Presidency Impact Obama’s Child Support Regulation?

How Will a Trump Presidency Impact Obama’s Child Support Regulation?

A last minute child support regulation put forth by Barack Obama could be in jeopardy by the Trump Administration. Whenever there is a peaceful transfer of power between America's two most powerful p...

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What is a Marital Asset in a Florida Divorce?

What is a Marital Asset in a Florida Divorce?

Equal distribution of assets is never a simple process. Few issues in a Florida divorce are of more importance to divorcing parties than how marital assets are distributed. For lengthier marriages, m...

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What Is Mandatory Disclosure?

What Is Mandatory Disclosure?

Having these financial documents on hand when filing for dissolution of marriage. In a family law case, each party must provide certain information and documentation to the other party, allowing both...

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Do I have to Take a Parenting Class?

Do I have to Take a Parenting Class?

While usually not required, parenting classes provide beneficial information to families in divorce turmoil. The Florida legislature recognizes the fact that a large number of Florida children experi...

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Is There Legal Separation in Florida?

Is There Legal Separation in Florida?

How a legal separation differs from a full-fledged divorce. In some states, couples are allowed to enter into a legal separation. A legal separation ultimately allows a couple to remain married while...

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What is a Default in Florida Divorce?

What is a Default in Florida Divorce?

If you are served a petition for divorce and neglect to respond to the court, your divorce could receive a default. A common question asked by clients going through a Florida divorce is what a motion...

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The United States Supreme Court Agrees to Review a Military Retirement Issue in a Divorce Case: What Does This Mean for Your Military Retirement?

The United States Supreme Court Agrees to Review a Military Retirement Issue in a Divorce Case: What Does This Mean for Your Military Retirement?

How a military divorce case landed at the steps of the Supreme Court. Given that the Supreme Court hears only around 80 cases each year, it is rare that a divorce case would be on their docket. Simpl...

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Can I Keep My Commissary and Exchange Privileges After Divorce?

Can I Keep My Commissary and Exchange Privileges After Divorce?

Which military privileges no longer apply to ex-spouses of service members? One of the greatest benefits afforded to service members and their families is the ability to shop at commissaries and exch...

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