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7 Post-Divorce Expenses to Consider During Asset Division

Post-Divorce Expenses to Consider During Asset Division Divorce is often as financially impactful as it is emotionally challenging. From dividing shared assets to managing ongoing costs, post-divorce financial planning is essential to securing stability and ensuring a fresh start. Without a clear strategy, financial pitfalls can emerge, potentially impacting your long-term security. The family law attorneys at C. Read More

Can You Share Physical Custody in Florida?

Balancing Act of Co-Parenting in Florida Navigating the intricacies of shared physical custody in Florida can be daunting for many co-parents. The Sunshine State offers a legal framework that supports parents playing an active role in their child's life. Understanding this framework is crucial for ensuring that both parents effectively contribute to their child's upbringing while minimizing conflicts at the same Read More

Can Psychological Abuse & Domestic Violence Affect the Divorce Process?

Escape an Abusive Marriage with Divorce in Florida Divorce is never easy, but when psychological abuse and domestic violence are involved, the process becomes even more complex. This is particularly true in Florida, where specific laws govern how these issues impact divorce proceedings. If you're a victim of domestic violence or psychological abuse considering divorce in Florida, understanding these nuances can Read More

How Do Florida Courts Enforce Child Support Payments?

How Can Florida Courts Help You Get the Child Support You’re Owed? In the intricate landscape of family law, understanding how Florida courts enforce child support payments is crucial for divorced and single parents. The process can seem daunting, but knowing your rights and responsibilities helps ensure that your children receive the financial support they deserve. C. Alvarez Law can help you grasp the essentials Read More

Are You Disqualified From Getting Alimony?

  Can You Be Disqualified From Getting Alimony? Here's What You Need to Know Divorce is never easy, and the financial implications can be overwhelming. One of the most critical aspects of a divorce settlement is alimony. If you're going through a divorce in Florida or considering one, you should determine whether you or your spouse are qualified or disqualified for alimony.  In that case, it's essential to understand Read More

The Importance of Established Paternity: Benefits for Children, Fathers, and Families

The process of establishing paternity can be instrumental in the financial and emotional wellness of many families. Legally, paternity involves officially recognizing a man as the biological father of a child.  Not only can establishing paternity provide a child with a stronger sense of who they are, but it can also open the door to public assistance, medical benefits, and even financial support. At C. Read More

Child Custody Modification and Parenting Plans: Revising Agreements for Co-Parenting Success

Life doesn’t always go as planned. When things change, sometimes our child custody arrangements need to change, too. Maybe you’ve gotten a new job, you moved locations, or your child’s schedule has shifted. These kinds of shifts can make the original custody plan feel outdated or ill-suited to your family’s needs. This is where a child custody modification might be beneficial. An official modification can help you Read More

What Is the Process of Modifying Child Custody Orders?

As life evolves, so do the needs of families and their children. Fortunately, child custody orders are not set in stone. As life changes, it might make a current custody and visitation arrangement unsuitable, so it's important to understand when it's appropriate for a significant change to be reflected within a custody agreement. However, the process is not as simple and straightforward as it may Read More

What Is Child Custody Modification? When and How to Request Changes

When parents separate or divorce, they typically establish a child custody order to determine specifics such as where the child will live, who makes decisions about education and healthcare, how visitation is scheduled, and how holidays are divided. But as we all know, life doesn’t always go as planned. Things can change in ways that make the original custody arrangement less ideal. When this happens, a child custody Read More

Are There Different Types of Child Support Arrangements?

When people think of child support, they think of regular cash payments from the non-custodial parent to the other. This is not always the case, with 2.7 million custodial parents receiving child support in the form of goods and services in 2021 rather than cash payments. These goods and services came in the form of things like groceries and clothes for the children. Some couples consider using different methods Read More