Monthly Archives: July 2026
How Divorce Late in Life Affects Medicaid Planning in Florida
If you or a loved one is facing a divorce later in life, you know it comes with a unique set of challenges. Beyond the emotional weight, a late-life divorce can have serious financial consequences, especially when it comes to Medicaid planning. For many older Floridians, Medicaid is the only realistic way to cover… Read More »
How Cohabitation with a New Partner Can End Your Alimony Payments in Florida
Are you receiving alimony after a Florida divorce and thinking about moving in with a new partner? Or are you the one paying alimony and wondering whether your former spouse’s living situation could affect what you owe? Either way, Florida law has something important to say about cohabitation, and it’s worth understanding before you… Read More »
What Happens to Your Florida Homestead Exemption During Divorce?
If you own a home in Florida, you probably already know that the homestead exemption is one of the best perks of living here. It can save you a significant amount of money on your property taxes every year. But what happens to that exemption when your marriage falls apart? If you’re heading into… Read More »
How Florida Law Establishes Paternity and Why It Matters for Both Parents
The word “paternity” might sound like a legal technicality, but for parents and children alike, it carries enormous real-world consequences. Whether you are a mother trying to secure support for your child, or a father seeking to be recognized as a legal parent, understanding how Florida law handles paternity is an important first step…. Read More »
When the Marriage Is on the Rocks and Someone Is, Too: Substance Abuse Allegations in Palm Beach County Divorce
Divorce is rarely simple, but when substance abuse enters the picture, the stakes get higher and the proceedings get more complicated. Whether the allegations are being raised about you or your spouse, they can affect nearly every major issue a judge has to decide, from where the kids live to how the marital assets… Read More »
To Have and to Hold, Then to Divide: How Inherited Assets Work in a Florida Divorce
You worked hard your whole life, or perhaps a relative left you something meaningful after theirs. Now you are going through a divorce and wondering whether the inheritance you received is suddenly up for grabs. The short answer is: it depends. Florida law draws a careful line between what is yours alone and what… Read More »