Divorce can shake the foundation of your life, which will not continue in the ways you expected when you made your vows. You made plans for major milestones with your spouse – having and raising children, building a home together, traveling, creating holiday...
Courts have wide discretion to set valuation dates for residential property In part 1 of this post, we introduced the question of home valuation as it impacts property division in a divorce. We talked about how a solid grasp of how the court might choose a fair and...
Negotiating a fair divorce settlement in an unpredictable real estate market As of Oct. 31, 2022, Florida home values had increased 25% in the year just passed, according to Zillow. If we have learned anything, the real estate market can be volatile under unforeseen...
Is the child currently at risk of serious physical injury or of one parent moving away with them in violation of court order? In part 1 of this post, we discussed the situation that can arise during or following a divorce when one parent believes their child may be in...
How can I get a hearing in my divorce case when the problem affecting my child is urgent? Dangerous situations can evolve during or after divorce that may put children at risk. The parents have moved to different homes, usually dividing parenting time and sharing...
Most divorced parents of minor children in Florida want to attend special events involving their children. When a parent must adjust to a new life where they do not see their child as much, being part of the child’s extracurricular, athletic, musical and other kinds...
The short answer is yes, but you should make the decision to leave home carefully and after consultation with a lawyer, if possible. Most people think that if you move out, the judge will probably want to keep things status quo, especially if the arrangement is...
Annulment of a marriage ends it, just as a divorce does. But the grounds and context are different. A divorce is the legal termination of the marital relationship – the end of something that validly existed. Annulment, on the other hand, declares that a marriage was...
It has been such a tumultuous stretch of time in our country between the pandemic, social upheaval and economic challenges. If you are subject to a court order to pay child support such as after a divorce or as an unmarried parent and lost your employment or had to...
In general, traditional gifts to children do not count towards child support obligations. But it is not that simple, as people can construe what a “gift” is or its purpose in numerous ways. And because it is not that simple, Florida courts have had to examine in...
The LAW OFFICES 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.
