In Florida, contested divorces require a variety of matters to be settled before your divorce is finalized. Divorcing couples can opt to settle the terms of their divorce through negotiation and mediation, marital settlement agreements and via litigation. This is also true of unmarried parents who are establishing paternity. Child support and child custody and [...]
2019 Federal Tax Code is in Effect for Divorcing Couples in Tampa Bay If you did not file for a divorce in 2018 you have missed the deadline to get a court order that secured a federal tax deduction on alimony payments. As of January 1, 2019, President Trump’s new tax code will abolish tax [...]
Tax Implications When Divorcing in Florida Many divorcing couples are surprised to discover the many tax implications that will apply in various aspects of their divorce. In particular, high net worth divorces are susceptible to difficult taxation matters. Understanding how taxes can be beneficial or detrimental when negotiating a marital settlement agreement is crucial. Hiring [...]
Florida Courts New Mobile App A new family law mobile app is being launched to help people access the family courts. It’s called Florida Courts Help. This is aimed to help pro-se litigants who need access to Florida family law forms. People may access and download family law forms and the app also enables electronic [...]
