Putting a Divorce on Hold in Florida In Florida, it is possible for divorcing couples to put their divorce on hold or "pause." When one or both parties decide that they are not quite ready to permanently end their marriage, the law permits them to do so by filing a Motion to Abate. This typically [...]
Is Your Alimony Order Subject to Modification or Abatement due to Illness? If you currently have a court order to provide alimony in Tampa Bay and you have suffered a job loss due to illness , you may be able to seek a modification or an abatement of alimony. Florida Statute 61.14 states that most [...]
Non Payment of Court Ordered Alimony in Florida Alimony continues to be a contentious subject in Florida. If you have been ordered to pay alimony and are refusing to pay or simply cannot do so, you may face stiff penalties for failing to comply. If you are unable to pay your alimony obligation, consult with [...]
Alimony Modifications in Florida In Florida, most types of alimony are modifiable, however, you must show a substantial and permanent change in circumstances. Because of this, when divorcing in Florida, it's very important for your Tampa divorce lawyer to get it right the first time. Properly negotiating alimony through MSA’s or litigation is imperative to [...]
Factors that Can Impact Florida Alimony Award Amounts If you are divorcing, you may be concerned about how much alimony you might receive or have to pay. As a veteran Tampa divorce attorney, Nilo J. Sanchez knows that alimony is a major concern of couples who are divorcing in Tampa Bay. Whether you will be [...]
Florida Jurisdictional Issues & Parental Relocation Unmarried Parents, Relocation with a Minor Child Out of State Relocating with a minor child in Florida is a hot topic, especially given that Florida is such a transient state for many. With an increasing number of unmarried parents in Florida, mother's having sole parental responsibility and custody is [...]
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 [...]
