Author Archives: Rashar Morton
Court of Appeals Considers Imputed Income in Child Support Calculation
Calculating monthly alimony and child support payments can be a challenge when the spouse that the court has designated as the paying spouse is unemployed. Florida’s Court of Appeal for the Second District recently issued an opinion in the case titled Back v. Back, which discussed when it is appropriate for a court to… Read More »
Divorce When You’re a Parent of a Special-Needs Child
Being the parent of a child with special needs brings with it a blend of challenges and joys. This intense experience can make sustaining a marriage even more challenging, and studies have shown that couples raising a special-needs child tend to divorce at a higher rate than do other couples. Due to the complexity… Read More »
The Role of the Social Investigator in Florida Custody Disputes
The most challenging part of a divorce where children are involved is determining where those children will live after the split, and how much visitation time the other parent will have with the children. While it may be ideal for parents to reach a consensus on these issues without going to court, often spouses… Read More »
Social Media During Your Divorce: Restraint is Key
Once you put something on the Internet, it’s there forever. And going through a divorce can be so difficult. It can be a challenge to hold back from discussing the hurt and anger you’re experiencing in a public forum, or from trying to make a former partner jealous with news from your exciting new… Read More »
Should I Consider a Prenup?
Raising the topic of prenuptial agreements can cause some spouses-to-be to bristle. While a prenup might not be the most romantic topic of conversation, these contracts don’t have to mean that you expect your marriage to fail. A prenuptial agreement can serve as a reassuring guarantee to both you and your future spouse, should… Read More »
Keep Costs Down in Your Divorce
Obtaining a divorce in Florida isn’t cheap. Court costs, attorneys’ fees, and even the additional expense of living in a separate household can create a substantial financial burden. Yet divorce doesn’t have to be prohibitively expensive either, especially if you don’t make it more costly than it needs to be. Avoid making your divorce… Read More »
Find a Child Custody Schedule that’s Best for Your Kids
Helping your children feel stable and secure after a divorce can be hard, and both of these feelings are critically influenced by the manner and schedule by which you exchange custody with your co-parent. Use the following points to guide your conversation on finding a workable schedule for sharing custody after your divorce. Communicate… Read More »
