If you're getting a divorce and are worried about child custody, you may be concerned that the courts rule in favor of mothers receiving custody over fathers. Are custody decisions really made that way, though? Is a bias still in existence?The fact is that, as of...
Year: 2015
What are some prenuptial agreement facts?
Prenuptial agreements may not seem appealing when you're considering getting married, but even though they may not feel romantic, they can be a way to protect yourself and your soon-to-be spouse. These agreements work in both parties' favor, which is why it's...
Alimony law changes head to the legislature in Florida again
Alimony, which is paid to a spouse following a divorce, has been in Florida's news over the last several years as the laws have been changing and amended. For those with high-asset divorces, any changes made to alimony rules can have a major impact. For instance, if...
Should men receive alimony payments?
Alimony isn't just for women. In the past, maybe that was true much of the time, but now, since 40 percent of all breadwinners are women, it seems right that more men should be in on the alimony side of divorce. Actually, only 3 percent of men who were married are...
Child custody dispute? Try mediation for a solution
When you're planning to get a divorce but have children together, you may think that you're going to have a fight for custody on your hands. That doesn't need to happen, though. One of the things you can try is child custody mediation.With mediation, you can keep your...
Permanent alimony could be ended thanks to new bill in Florida
Alimony payments and laws are changing all the time; Now, there's a new bill in Florida's House that has cleared the first panel. What would this new bill do?The new bill is meant to effectively end permanent alimony, which is when a man or woman has to pay his or her...
Property division and your divorce
When you go through a divorce, your assets get divided. The way your assets get divided can be decided in one of a few ways. You could, for instance, have a prenuptial agreement that predetermines how your assets are split. On the other hand, you could go to court and...
Same-sex couples should consider a prenuptial agreement
After same-sex marriages were legalized, you may have considered getting married right away. There are some things you should think about though, and you may want to discuss any concerns with your attorney before you take the plunge and get married or work with your...
Make sure to check off this property during divorce
In a high-asset divorce, there's no question that you have a lot to gain or lose. Some of the things you want out of your divorce could be monetary, while other items you want could be based solely on memories or personal significance. Your marital assets may include...
Senator suggests equal visitation time with children
Florida's laws have seemingly always stayed in a state of change with alimony and child custody laws shifting over the last few years. An Oct. 27 report states that a senator in Florida has suggested a law that would eliminate lifetime alimony payments, which could...
The Law Office of Forrest & Forrest, PLLC represents individuals in Fort Lauderdale in high-asset divorce matters. Daniel Forrest is board-certified family lawyer and mediator serving the South Florida area.
