South Florida Family Law Blog

If you are divorcing in Florida, there will be many things you have to decide. The court also has important decisions to make regarding the end of your marriage and where you go from here. A large part of all the decisions deals with finances. You have to untangles years' worth of purchases, income, savings and other financial holdings. The court also needs to consider how you both will move forward financially. This is where alimony may come in.

There are a few different types of alimony. One of those is durational. The Florida Statutes explain durational alimony is awarded when permanent alimony is not appropriate. Permanent alimony is something the court will impose if you or your spouse will not be able to take care of basic financial needs after the divorce due to a lack of ability.

Going through a divorce will be tough on you, undoubtedly. However, you may be even more concerned about how it affects your children. Making sure your children are comfortable with the changes to your family is important, but can be difficult.

Supporting your children before, during and after the divorce process is important and more than possible.

Raising a child in Florida is often expensive. That’s why non-custodial parents must pay child support as ordered by the court. Failure to do so can make it difficult to provide for all of a child’s needs and can also lead to serious legal trouble. The Balance explains what you can do if you’re owed child support.

Courts have a few different options at their disposal to deal with so-called “deadbeat” parents. For instance, if the parent is gainfully employee his or her wages may be garnished. This entails taking a portion of a person’s paycheck, which is then transferred to the parent with sole custody. The court may also make a lien against property owned, such as a vehicle or home. Bank accounts can also be frozen until the money owed is paid.

When people decide to go through with divorcing their spouse in Florida, it can be overwhelming as they face the challenge of separating their life from their spouse and moving toward independence once again. For many people, a change as significant as getting a divorce can rock the foundation of their life from their finances to their social circle. Overcoming the difficulties that are part of a divorce and moving forward with life is a task that usually requires people to seek help and support from people who have been through a similar situation.

In a new book written by an expert who has both experienced divorce himself and provided support for divorcees, the author provides hope for readers by encouraging them to use their situation as an opportunity to reevaluate their life and find renewed drive and passion to achieve success without the companionship of their ex. His advice includes rebuilding and strengthening a person's social circle and forging relationships with people who genuinely care and are reliable in providing support when times are tough.