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  • “Should You Get a Prenup Before Getting Married in Florida?”

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    – A prenuptial agreement, also known as a premarital agreement, is a contract made between prospective spouses before marriage. – It addresses rights to alimony, division of property and debts, and distribution of property in the event of divorce or death. – Benefits of having a prenuptial agreement include facilitating a quick resolution in the…

  • Changing Child Support Payments in Florida: What You Need to Know

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    1. Improved communication skills help people succeed in their careers. 2. Positive affirmations can improve self-esteem and mental well-being. 3. Regular exercise is linked to better physical and mental health. 4. Reading regularly can improve cognitive function and mental well-being. 5. A healthy diet can help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.…

  • Child Support in Florida: Can You Get Out of Making Payments?

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    – In Florida, child support is calculated based on the Income Shares Model, taking into account the income of both parents, the number of children, and certain other expenses. – A parent may seek to waive or modify child support payments if they can demonstrate a substantial change in circumstances, such as financial hardship or…

  • The Hoiberg Group – Legal Services for You

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    – Income must be reported even if a Form 1099-K was not received. – A tax extension only extends the filing deadline, not the payment deadline. – The best way to check on a tax refund is through the IRS website. – The best way to check the status of a tax refund is through…

  • Protecting Your Wealth: What’s Safe from Lawsuits in Florida

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    – Florida’s homestead exemption protects primary residences on land of half an acre or less in a municipality or 160 acres or less in other areas from creditor judgments. However, this protection may not apply to properties with mortgages or to second homes and investment properties. – Most retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs are…

  • Understanding How Paternity is Established in Florida

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    – Establishing paternity is crucial for a child’s right to know their biological father and for legal implications such as inheritance rights and access to medical history. – In Florida, paternity can be established from the child’s birth until the child turns 22, with the option to sign a voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity or initiate…

  • Understanding Divorce Laws in Florida: Common Questions Answered

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    1. To file for divorce in Florida, at least one spouse must be a resident of Florida for at least six months. 2. Florida is a “no-fault” divorce state, meaning you don’t need to prove any specific reasons for wanting a divorce. The only requirement is that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” 3. Marital property…

  • “Getting Started with Your Divorce in Florida: A Helpful Guide”

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    1. In Florida, divorce follows the “no-fault” principle, meaning that fault or blame for the end of the marriage is not required to be proven. The focus is on acknowledging that the marriage is irretrievably broken. 2. Florida follows the principle of equitable distribution when it comes to dividing marital assets and liabilities. This does…

  • Facts to Understand About Divorce

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    1. To file for divorce in Florida, either spouse must be a resident of the state for at least six months before filing. 2. Florida is a “no fault” divorce state, meaning blame for the breakdown of the marriage is not recognized in court. 3. All family law trials in Florida are heard by a…

  • What KoonsFuller Can Do for You

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    – After filling out and filing the necessary pleadings with the court, the other party must be provided with notice of the lawsuit. – The opposing party has 20 days after receiving notice to file a response to the lawsuit. – There is a waiting period of 60 days from the initial filing of the…

  • “Tax Consequences of Divorce Explained”

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    1. Alimony or support payments after 2018 are not tax deductible for the paying spouse, and not included in the recipient’s gross income. 2. Child support payments are not tax deductible for the paying spouse and not taxable to the recipient. 3. A married couple selling their home in connection with a divorce or legal…

  • Enforcing Florida Court Orders in Georgia

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    1. Attorneys often need to collect judgments obtained in other states due to the transient nature of individuals in today’s society. 2. Multi-licensed attorneys practicing in states near the state line of another frequently encounter this issue. 3. The Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Law, effective in Georgia since July 1, 1986, expedites the recognition…

  • Understanding Child Support and Visitation Rights in Florida: A High School Student’s Guide

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    1. Child support and visitation rights are viewed as separate legal issues in Florida and most states. 2. Visitation rights cannot be denied due to unpaid child support. 3. The courts prioritize the best interest of the child, which includes maintaining a relationship with both parents, regardless of financial disputes. – Non-payment of child support…

  • “Legal Services for Your Needs: Hoiberg Group”

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    1. Taxpayers need to update their tax withholding and may need to make estimated tax payments when they divorce or separate. 2. Alimony or separate maintenance payments may be deductible by the payer and must be included in income by the recipient. 3. The parent with custody of a child can generally claim the child…

  • Everything You Need to Know about Unopposed Divorce in Florida

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    – An uncontested divorce in Florida is also known as a “simplified dissolution of marriage” and requires specific eligibility requirements to qualify. These requirements include both parties agreeing that the marriage is irretrievably broken, no minor children being involved, the wife not being pregnant at the time of filing, all marital assets and debts being…

  • Navigating LGBTQIA+ Divorce in Florida: What High Schoolers Should Know

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    – To file for divorce in Florida, at least one spouse must be a resident of the state for at least six months. – One spouse files a “Petition for Dissolution of Marriage” which includes details about dividing property, alimony, and children. – The petitioner must serve the other spouse with a copy of the…

  • Understanding Florida’s New Arbitration Laws

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    – The Florida Arbitration Code was amended in 2013 and is now known as the Revised Florida Arbitration Code (RFAC). – RFAC applies to agreements to arbitrate made on or after July 1, 2013, and older agreements may be subject to RFAC if all parties consent. – Beginning July 1, 2016, all agreements to arbitrate…

  • How to Keep Your Inheritance Safe in a Florida Divorce

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    1. In Florida, inheritances are generally considered non-marital assets in a divorce. 2. However, inheritances can become marital assets if they are commingled with marital assets, such as depositing inherited money into a joint bank account. 3. To protect an inheritance after a divorce, one can draft a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement to clearly delineate…

  • Child Support Expenses in Florida: What You Need to Know

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    1. Child support in Florida covers basic necessities like food, clothing, and shelter for the child. 2. Child support includes provisions for health insurance for the child, with the cost shared between parents. 3. Child support can contribute to education costs, including school fees, supplies, and tuition for private school or special education needs. 4.…

  • Florida Divorce: Everything You Need to Know

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    – In Florida, the only grounds for divorce are that the marriage is “irretrievably broken” or that one spouse has been mentally incapacitated for a period of time. – No-fault divorce in Florida means that one spouse simply has to allege that the marriage is “irretrievably broken”, and a divorce can be granted even if…

  • Calculating Child Support in Florida

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    – Child support is based on the Florida Child Support Guidelines in Section 61.30 of the Florida Statutes. – The primary factor used to calculate child support is the net income of both parents. – Other factors include the number of children involved, health insurance expenses for the children, and the time-sharing schedule. – Each…

  • What Happens to the Family Business in a Divorce?

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    – Valuing the business is the first step in a divorce involving a family business – The ownership structure of the business needs to be determined, especially if it is jointly owned by the couple – The income generated by the business is important in determining alimony and child support – A plan for the…