Is There a Property Division Dispute in Giuliani Divorce?
As any property division lawyer in Fort Lauderdale or further afield, can attest to, a division of marital property can be one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce. While emotions are running high and both spouses are coming to terms with the changes in their lives, deciding who owns what can be more...
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Is Divorce Down to Genetics? Research Suggests It Can Run in the Family
There can be an abundance of reasons why a couple may decide to divorce, and one of these, according to popular opinion, is that the children of divorced parents can be more likely to divorce themselves. Psychologists have appeared to back this hypothesis up for quite a while, but more recent research suggests that it...
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Divorce and Your Business: Property Division
Property division in Florida is required to be “equitable.” That does not mean that it will always be even, but it is supposed to be as fair as possible after considering each person’s circumstances. Business assets, however, are often treated slightly differently compared to other types of property in a divorce. Keep in mind that...
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4 Common Misconceptions About Prenups in Florida
Having a discussion about prenuptial agreements is perhaps the most unromantic thing that you can do with your fiancé. However, it may be a necessary conversation for your relationship. Nonetheless, prenuptial agreements have some negative stigma attached, even if they may be beneficial. The Law Office of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A. has enough experience as...
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Divorce in Florida: How Much Does it Cost? (You May Be Surprised)
If you are on the brink of a divorce or are about to file a divorce petition, the thought “Okay, how much does a divorce cost in Florida?” has probably crossed your mind once or twice. In a nutshell, a divorce is rather pricey, especially in Fort Lauderdale and other cities in Florida. We brought...
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Linking Child Support To Visitation May Fix Broken System
In American culture, kids’ level of exposure to noncustodial parents remains isolated from one’s responsibility to financially support children. This alone suggests that the principal role of the noncustodial parent is monetarily focused. Activists cite the lack of legislative intention to advance the personal relationship between the child and the non-resident parent (typically fathers), drawing...
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Child Custody Study Proves Kids Thrive With Equal Parenting
A 2017 study involving 3,656 children revealed girls and boys between 3-5 years of age show greater psychological stability when both parents share parenting time equally as opposed to having more time with one parent. Uppsala Universitet, who conducted this study in Swedish children, further concluded that behavior issues decreased significantly when both parents remained...
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Making a Post-Divorce House Move Easier for Your Kids
As a parent, divorce is a scary prospect for all manner of reasons. Aside from the emotional upheaval involved in separating from the person you thought you’d love and cherish for the rest of your lives, you’re bound to worry about your children’s wellbeing, how they will adjust to mom and dad living in different...
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Using Incompetence to Delay Divorce Proceedings
If you’ve been keeping up-to-date with Florida news over the past few months, you will more than likely be familiar with the alleged delaying tactics employed by former Clerk of Courts Brenda Forman in her ongoing divorce proceedings. Mrs. Forman had claimed that her estranged husband, also a former Clerk of Courts, was incompetent, and...
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Divorce Could Get Trickier Under New Tax Law
Think divorce laws are confusing now? Under President Trump’s brainchild reform, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, your Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney will work doubly harder for you. Not because you’ll suddenly accumulate more assets to divide, but alimony tax gets an unwelcome facelift. Currently, alimony paid can be deducted from taxes, but recipients pay...
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