Divorce can be a stressful, emotionally draining process. But certain factors can put one spouse in an especially vulnerable position. This is especially true in cases where one spouse earns the vast majority of the household income – while the other spouse is left in...
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Is it possible to modify an existing child support order?
Yes, child support is always modifiable under Florida law, provided that certain qualifying circumstances are met. Parents who are navigating through a divorce often worry about how the divorce will impact their children—both emotionally and financially. As to the...
Recently engaged? Here’s what you need to know
Getting engaged is an exciting time in life. You and your fiancé look forward to a bright future together, and it is easy for you and your families to become wrapped up in planning the wedding and otherwise preparing for the next chapter of your lives together. There...
What factors determine child custody and timesharing in Florida?
Child-related issues are the heart and soul of most Florida divorces. What happens during child custody and timesharing determinations can lead to further conflict or, perhaps, smooth the way for future peace between you and your co-parent. Many couples amid a...
Determining child custody in a high-net-worth divorce
When it comes to getting divorced, remember that there is one thing that no amount of money in the world can replace -- your children. You have two options when it comes to settling time-sharing in your divorce: Come to an agreement, or have a judge decide for you....
Should I sign a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement?
Picking out a tasty cake, finding the perfect floral arrangements and settling on venue that works well for both sides of the family are all important parts of wedding planning. But when you plan for one of the biggest days of your life, the last thing you want to...
Red flags and knowing when it may be time to file for divorce
In divorce cases, fraud is relatively rare but personal motives can lead to a party, for reason of wanting to keep their perceived "fair" share, minimizing asset values and incomes, or possibly even omitting them altogether, to retain or obtain a greater share of the...
Gladstone & Weissman, P.a. Step Out For The Aaml 40th Annual Institute At The Ritz-carlton, Grande Lakes Hotel In Orlando
Boca Raton, FL - (May 21, 2018) attorneys joined many others in attendance at the AAML 40th Annual Institute Seminar May 3rd, 2018 through May 5th, 2018 at the Ritz-Carlton, Grande Lakes Hotel in Orlando. The seminar included topics on...
The Complexities of Parental Relocation in Divorce
Last Friday, I had the privilege of addressing the annual Family Law Board Certification Seminar in Orlando for the 13th consecutive year. Hosted by the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, this is the...
Florida May Again Consider Alimony Reform Bill
As published in the December 27, 2016 issue of Daily Business Review's Family Law section.We've just endured a contentious election. What's left to debate? In Florida, alimony -- specifically so-called permanent alimony -- likely will be a focus of discussion by state...