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  • “Keeping Your Luxury Cars in a Divorce: What You Need to Know”

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    1. In high-net-worth divorces, determining who gets the car or cars can be a critical part of the proceedings due to the significant value of luxury cars, vintage collections, and high-value vehicles. 2. Evaluating a car’s worth during a divorce should involve professional appraisers specializing in high-value automobiles who consider market value and any sentimental…

  • Florida’s Changing Rules for Stopping Online Harassment

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    – Social media is widely used for personal and professional networking. – Cyberstalking is increasingly common in domestic violence cases. – Courts can issue injunctions for protection against cyberstalking if legal standards are met. 1. Cyberstalking is defined as engaging in a course of conduct to communicate words, images, or language through electronic communication directed…

  • Big Changes Coming to Florida Divorce Laws

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    – Greyson’s Law (Senate Bill 130 and HB 97) in Florida aims to consider violence between parents when deciding on custody arrangements and court orders to better protect families. – Senate Bill 1146 proposes to allow unmarried fathers who acknowledge paternity to automatically have the same legal rights as the mother to care for the…

  • Lesbian Parental Rights: Understanding Family Law

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    – In a recent Oklahoma family court decision, it was ruled that a non-gestational partner in a lesbian couple has no parental rights if she did not adopt the child born during the marriage, despite co-parenting the child. – The couple used in vitro fertilization to have a child together, and both partners’ names were…

  • How Quitclaim Deeds Work in Florida

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    Benefits of using a quitclaim deed in Florida: – Allows for quick and easy transfer of property – Saves time and money in legal fees and title searches – Useful for transferring property in divorce settlements or between family members Limitations of using a quitclaim deed in Florida: – Does not guarantee the grantee a…

  • Avoiding Mistakes in a Wealthy Divorce

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    – Intangible assets, such as intellectual property and digital assets, are often underestimated in high-net-worth divorces, leading to unfair settlements. It is crucial to accurately value these assets with help from forensic accountants. – Rushing through the divorce process can lead to overlooked or undervalued assets, resulting in long-term repercussions. Patience and expert insights are…

  • 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…

  • Collaborative Divorce: Working Together to Separate amicably

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    1. Collaborative Law is an alternative dispute resolution method aimed at reducing the impact of adversarial litigation on families involved in a divorce. 2. Florida has formally recognized Collaborative Law as a voluntary form of dispute resolution, joining almost half of the states in the US. 3. The Collaborative Law process encourages participants to think…

  • “Understanding How Investment Property is Split in a Florida Divorce”

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    – Investment property in a divorce is a significant focal point in high-net-worth divorces. – The division of investment property in a divorce can be complex and requires expert assistance from a qualified divorce attorney. – Different investments carry varying levels of liquidity, risk, and potential for appreciation, which need to be evaluated comprehensively for…

  • Spousal Support and Cheating in Florida: What You Need to Know

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    – Florida is a no-fault divorce state, meaning infidelity is not necessarily a determining factor in divorce proceedings. – A new alimony law in Florida went into effect on July 1, 2023, eliminating permanent alimony and introducing four different types of alimony. – Courts may consider adultery when deciding alimony, child custody, or property distribution,…

  • Finding the Best Divorce Lawyer

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    1. Before choosing a divorce attorney, clarify the important issues for yourself and decide whether you need an attorney for mediation or litigation. 2. Ensure the attorney is familiar with the jurisdiction where the divorce will be filed and has experience with local family court judges and resources. 3. Seek recommendations from reliable sources to…

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • Protecting Your Business in a Florida Divorce

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    – Business owners in Florida should be aware that the state operates under equitable distribution laws for marital assets and debts, meaning that the court will aim to divide them fairly between divorcing parties. – It’s important to understand what constitutes marital property, as any business assets acquired or grown during the marriage can potentially…

  • “What to Do When Your Spouse Won’t Sign Divorce Papers in Florida”

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    1. Florida law does not allow one spouse to stop the divorce process by refusing to sign the divorce papers. 2. When served with divorce papers, the respondent has 20 days to respond to the petition. 3. If both parties are in agreement about the divorce and its terms, it’s an uncontested divorce. If not,…

  • 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…