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Archive for the ‘Family Law’ CategoryShould I Hire a Male or Female Attorney for my Divorce Case?Wednesday, May 15th, 2013Should I Hire a Male or Female Attorney for my Divorce Case? Child Support Questions and AnswersWednesday, May 1st, 2013Is Child Support calculated by statutory guidelines? Yes. Child support is a factor of both: (1) the combined monthly net income of the parties; and (2) the number of (minor) children. The higher the parties’ combined net income – the more the parties pay in child support. The more children – the more the parties pay in child support. Commonly Asked Child Support QuestionWednesday, April 24th, 2013As a family law attorney with offices in Fort Lauderdale and Weston, the most common question I am asked during an initial divorce interview (where the parties have minor children) is, “What will I owe in child support?” or “What will my spouse owe me in child support?” Changes in Florida’s alimony laws explainedFriday, April 19th, 2013In April 2013, the Florida Legislature drastically overhauled the present alimony system (currently awaiting the approval of Governor Rick Scott). Like any major overhaul, especially one that impacts thousands of individuals, some camps support the Legislature’s decision; other camps oppose the Legislature’s decision. Regardless of your position, any individual considering filing for divorce must know the (updated) alimony landscape moving forward. Before I delve into the changes, I first want to shed some light on the impetus for the change. Child Support Questions and Answers #2Friday, April 12th, 2013Monthly income shall be imputed to an unemployed or underemployed spouse if the unemployment or underemployment is voluntary. Child Support Questions and Answers #1Thursday, April 4th, 2013As a family law attorney with offices in Fort Lauderdale and Weston, the most common question I am asked during an initial divorce interview (where the parties have minor children) is, “What will I owe in child support?” or “What will my spouse owe me in child support?” How can I afford a divorce attorney if my husband controls the finances?Wednesday, March 20th, 2013As a family law attorney with offices in Fort Lauderdale and Weston, I routinely receives phone calls from dejected wives claiming the following fact pattern, “My husband’s salary is over 60k per year; I am a stay at home wife caring for our two children. My husband controls the bank accounts; I have no money. If I file for divorce my husband will “cut me off”. How can I pay for a divorce attorney?” Sample Motion for Temporary SupportWednesday, March 20th, 2013The divorce attorneys at Lyons, Snyder & Collin posted a sample Motion for Temporary Support for the benefit of our existing and potential family law clients. Top Ten List to Consider if Divorce is ImminentFriday, January 4th, 2013The Fort Lauderdale family law attorneys at Lyons, Snyder & Collin created a “Top 10” list that you should consider if a divorce is imminent. Who pays the attorney’s fees in a divorce?Tuesday, December 11th, 2012As a family law attorney in Fort Lauderdale, I periodically receive phone calls from individuals seeking advice on divorce who inquiry, “How can I pay for a family law attorney – my spouse makes all the money and controls the bank account?” |
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