Child travel bonds can pressure parents to return kids after visits abroad In part 1 of this post, we told readers about the power of a Florida judge to order an international travel bond as financial incentive for a divorced or unmarried parent not to abduct their...
Year: 2021
Fickle foreign festivities, part 1
Posting travel bonds in Florida for international child travel In this interconnected world, for a child to have married or unmarried parents from different nations is not unusual. However, if the binational marriage or relationship breaks down, matters of custody and...
Florida alimony: The proof is in the figgy pudding
What it takes to prove or disprove a Florida spousal support claim Alimony is one of the more important components of a divorce settlement or judgment. The payment of support from one ex-spouse to the other after the divorce is final can make a difference in the...
Thankful for my Board Certified divorce lawyer
Why is the distinction of board certification important in Florida? If you face marital problems and divorce may be on your horizon, it is important to interview family law attorneys to find someone who is a good fit for you personally and for you professionally in...
Mummies (or daddies)? Who has a leg up in Florida family law?
Are you a Floridian haunted by potential outcomes in your divorce if arrangements in the decree are in accord with historical family roles based on gender? Some of those frightful stereotypes include: Mothers should have custody because they are better at nurturing...
Haunted by a bad marital settlement agreement? Can it be set aside after divorce?
What generally happens with a marital settlement agreement (MSA) in a divorce is that the judge reviews it and incorporates its terms into the final divorce decree, if it complies with the law and is in the children’s best interests. So, while it was in essence a...
Spooky, scary spousal support
The different types of alimony in Florida and what they all mean Both parties entering into divorce proceedings may have some fear and trepidation about whether they can agree about alimony. Or, whether the judge will order spousal support and what the award will...
Can relocation happen during the course of a Florida divorce? Steps to take.
During divorce proceedings, a parent may petition the court for a temporary relocation order that would allow the parent to move away with the child pending final resolution of the issue. Florida has a detailed statute that lays out the procedures to follow and...
Can parental gifts to a child count towards child support in Florida?
Like so many other questions in Florida family law, the answer is that it depends on the circumstances. Usually, tangible gifts of items like toys or bikes cannot substitute for monetary child support payments, but food and clothing may. For older children, items...
Should I include a social media provision within my prenup?
A prenuptial agreement can provide protection for each individual before they choose to get married. Couples can have these documents written to cover everything from how to split business interests in the event of a divorce to what you can post online. That last part...
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.
