South Florida Family Law Blog

Divorce is often difficult for a lot of reasons, whether kids are involved, or a married couple is unsure how their finances will be affected by this major decision. However, some people find themselves involved in particularly difficult divorces, especially when contentious family law matters such as custody disputes, property division, child support or alimony are at the center of heated debates. Moreover, some people may think that newlyweds are more or less immune to these challenges since their marriage has not lasted very long, but this is certainly not always the case.

If you recently tied the knot and are facing a divorce, you may have a lot of uncertainty and emotional baggage resulting from your divorce. You may be heartbroken or even embarrassed, especially if your family and friends contributed to the wedding or were expecting you to remain happily married. However, you should prioritize your best interests and, if you have kids, their best interests too. In fact, many newlywed couples have children in the picture, which can give rise to various family law concerns.

Those who have fallen behind on their child support payments may have many things to worry about, from the threat of being taken into custody to the financial ramifications associated with delinquency. Moreover, they may be unable to leave the country as well. However, there are many other challenges that people who have failed to stay caught up on their child support may face, such as a damaged reputation (which can hurt one’s life in more ways than one).

If your reputation has been shattered because you failed to pay child support on time, you may lose friends and encounter issues with some of your family members. Moreover, you may even face certain hardships in the workplace and while pursuing a new job. For example, someone who is close to your family may decide not to hire you because you have fallen behind on child support. Furthermore, this can make it even harder to get caught up.

Child support is a common expense for many parents. You may know that most child support orders end on your child’s 18th birthday. There are circumstances where a child support order persists beyond their 18th birthday, such as continuing care for a condition the child may have or owing past due payments.

Similarly, not all child support orders remain in effect until your child’s 18th birthday. There are several reasons that an agreement can end before that time in Florida.

There are many different family law matters which can create a great deal of uncertainty and stress, from difficult disputes over how custody will be split up to property division and even the divorce process in general. Sometimes, people turn to family members for support while they are dealing with these hurdles, while others may have difficulty speaking to others about their circumstances. It can be very helpful to discuss family law issues you are facing with those you love, but there are a number of things to keep in mind as well.

In some instances, family members may not fully support a person’s decision to divorce, or they may not understand the ins and outs of someone’s situation. For example, a parent, sibling or extended family member may believe that someone should have tried to stay in a marriage and make things work out. Unfortunately, this can be counterproductive, so it is important to focus on your best interests if you are struggling with friends and family members who disagree with your decisions.