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Proposed legislation that was passed unanimously by the House of Representatives in December spells out what the U.S. can do if a foreign country fails to comply with the Hague international abduction treaty when a child is taken from Florida or any other state. U.S....
Florida couples contemplating divorce might know that property division is based on a clear understanding and listing of marital assets. When marital assets are clearly identified and valuated, property division may begin. When the divorcing spouses are high net worth...
When a Florida couple files for divorce, the end of their marriage results in the need to divide their marital assets in an equitable fashion as allowed under the law. In some marriages, property division is fairly straightforward and simple, such as if only a home is...
Single parents in Florida that may get involved in child support disagreements may want to review details of a dispute that involves the former director of the Office of Management and Budget for the White House. After leaving public service, Peter Orszag became a...
Floridians who pay attention to Forbes' list of Global Billionaires may be familiar with Harold Hamm, founder of Continental Resources and number 68 on the list. Hamm made the news recently when an Oklahoma District Court Judge ruled in Hamm's favor in his divorce...
Florida residents may be interested in the way cohabitation affects alimony. When a couple divorces, one spouse may pay alimony to the other for sustenance and to help them become self-sufficient. Spousal support may be limited or it may continue until the spouse...
A push for shared parenting has resulted in an unprecedented change, with more Florida fathers are becoming single parents. During the last several decades, courts have made decisions regarding custody by considering the best interests of the child, which has resulted...
Florida couples who have recently divorced may want to watch out for the IRS. Due to the additional scrutiny on a couple's finances during a divorce, there's an increased chance that a couple will be audited for discrepancies in previously-filed tax returns.In many...
As Florida advocates gear up for another round for alimony reform legislation, the story of comedian John Cleese may serve as a reminder of alimony's high cost. John Cleese has based part of his comedy show on alimony, and over the years he has paid millions of...
Florida couples who have recently gotten engaged usually don't have divorce on their minds. However, if they are considering a prenuptial agreement, shortly after the engagement may be an ideal time to talk about plans regarding the marriage and what will happen in...