Video FAQs
- What is alimony?
- Who gets alimony in Florida and why?
- Can a dependent spouse be forced to work in Florida?
- Can medical insurance be included in alimony in Florida?
- Can permanent spousal support be modified or terminated in Florida?
- Does my ex-husband have to continue to pay alimony if I am now living with another man?
- How are support payments treated under federal income tax rules?
- How do I enforce a support order in Florida?
- How do I know if I qualify for alimony?
- How does alimony affect the calculation of child support in Florida?
- If a spouse remarries, does this terminate his obligation to pay alimony in Florida?
- Can a person limit their exposure to alimony by having a prenuptial agreement in Florida?
- Can a spouse be awarded temporary alimony during the pendency of the divorce proceeding in Florida?
- Is alimony ordered in Florida when one spouse supported the other spouse through school?
- What if my ex-spouse is delinquent in alimony payments. What can I do in Florida?
- What is limited duration alimony?
- What is pendente lite alimony?
- What is rehabilitative alimony?
- Are there any guidelines in Florida for alimony, like those judges use in child support cases?
- Are there different types of alimony in Florida?
- Are Florida courts more likely to award custody to mothers than to fathers?
- Are there special issues if a gay or lesbian parent is seeking custody or visitation rights?
- Can grandparents be awarded custody of their grandchild(ren) in Florida?
- Does religion enter into the determination of child custody in Florida?
- If the other parent will not allow me to see my children, do I have to pay support in Florida?
- At what age can my children decide where they want to live?
- I am a noncustodial parent, but my child lives with me now. Can I change the child support order?
- Can my ex-spouse stop me from moving with our children if my new husband is in the military and is re-assigned?
- If child support is not paid, must visitation be allowed in Florida?
- Is homosexuality an important factor in determining custody?
- Is mediation the best approach to solving disagreements about child custody?
- My ex-spouse has remarried and has another family to support. How does this affect the support owed to our children?
- Will the court allow me to change my child's last name to mine, from the father's last name, since her father is not a major part of our daughter's life?
- Will the court appoint an attorney to represent my children in the divorce? If so, who pays that attorney?
- What is parenting time?
- What is the difference between joint and sole parental responsibility?
- What is a parenting plan?
- What are some common arrangements for parenting time in Florida?
- What happens in Florida when parenting time rights are frustrated?
- When will the court order supervised parenting time in Florida?
- What are the requirements to move to another state with my children?
- Can child support be reduced in Florida if I remarry and have more children with my new wife?
- Can my child's father be ordered to pay for my child's college education in Florida?
- Can my ex-spouse make me pay for a private school for our child in Florida?
- How and where can paternity be established in Florida?
- How are child care expenses divided in Florida?
- If I get 50/50 timesharing, will I still have to pay child support in Florida?
- Must the children be covered by health insurance?
- Can the Florida courts include my new spouse's income when setting child support?
- Can the Florida court base its child support order on what I am able to earn, as opposed to what I am actually earning?
- If an unmarried father is already paying support, is it necessary to establish paternity?
- My ex-spouse never told me I had a child for over a decade. Will this be taken into account for my support amount?
- How can I be sure my ex-spouse is providing correct information for income when he owns his own business?
- What if a parent goes to college or changes careers to reduce or eliminate their income?
- What is arrearage?
- What should I do if the noncustodial parent moves away?
- Will my overtime be included in child support calculations?
- My spouse lost their job and stopped paying child support. What do I do?
- Can I oppose a divorce in Florida?
- How can I keep my spouse from selling property before we divorce in Florida?
- How long does it take for a divorce to be final in Florida?
- Is my spouse entitled to a portion of my business in Florida?
- My spouse just asked for a divorce. What do I do first in Florida?
- When parents are not divorced yet, can one parent move with the children out of Florida?
- Why should divorcing couples consider mediation in Florida?
- Can I go back to my maiden name after my divorce in Florida?
- Do I have to share my pension after my Florida divorce?
- How do courts decide rights to pets in Florida divorce cases?
- How do I find a good divorce mediator in Florida?
- If I start dating someone before my divorce is final, can it be used against me?
- In my Florida divorce case, is there a limit to the amount of times my ex-spouse can drag me in and out of court?
- If I move out and file for divorce from a non-working spouse, must I pay her rent and bills if she does not work?
- In my Florida divorce case, what happens after the filing of the complaint and the answer?
- What should I bring when I meet with the divorce attorney?
- What would I be giving up if I agreed to give my ex-wife sole parental responsibility of the children?
- Will my soon-to-be ex-wife be entitled to any pension I earn after our Florida divorce?
- Can I get a divorce in Florida even if my spouse lives in another country?
- What can I expect at an initial interview with an attorney?↵
- Why do I have to fill out a questionnaire before being interviewed by a prospective attorney? It makes me uncomfortable.
- I want a divorce, but our house is underwater. How do we handle this?
- How are assets split in a divorce?
- Are there different laws for same-sex couples going through a divorce?
- Can I lose my rights to see my kids because I am a lesbian?
- How are assets split in a LGBT divorce?
- I got married to my same-sex partner in a different state. How do I get divorced in Florida?
- Is an LGBT divorce different than a divorce between a man and woman?
- Is my same-sex partner entitled to my assets in a divorce?
- My spouse is trying to kick me out of our home. Is that legal?
- What are the grounds for same-sex divorce?
- Will I have to pay for my spouses attorney in a LGBT divorce?
- Can a spouse bankrupt his spousal support obligations in Florida?
- If I receive an inheritance, does this affect spousal support in any way in Florida?
- Who pays taxes on spousal support in Florida, the payer spouse or the payee spouse?
- Can a person limit their exposure to spousal support by having a prenuptial agreement in Florida?
- How is the amount of temporary spousal support determined in Florida?
- What if my ex-spouse is delinquent in spousal support payments. What can I do in Florida?