As of this writing on April 28, 2023, the Florida Senate has passed the fourth version of an alimony reform bill (SB 1416) considered in a decade. Govs. Ron DeSantis and Rick Scott vetoed the first three. Now, eyes are on the Florida House of Representatives, where...
Month: April 2023
Alimony should be not too high, not too low, but just right
Contemplating divorce often comes with worry about alimony, whether you are the person who would pay it or the one to receive it. What would be a fair amount for each party? You and your spouse may already have agreed to alimony terms in a prenuptial or postmarital...
Your kid can land in a safe place after your divorce
It is natural to believe that your relationship with your spouse is going to last until death do us part, but of course divorce rates belie that expectation. Few marriages are fairy tales and while many are strong and lasting, despite much effort, some marital...
Difference between a marriage annulment and a divorce in Florida
Divorce is the legal process of ending a validly entered-into marriage, including permanent settlement of marital matters like support, child custody and property division. When a spouse wants to end their marriage, filing a petition for divorce is the first official...
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.
