by Brandon Legal Blogger | Jan 22, 2011 | Family Law
Division Of Assets in Divorce, Florida One of the most difficult and complex areas of divorce is the division of marital assets and liabilities (debts). Marital property may include cars, houses, retirement benefits (pensions), business interests, cash, stocks, bonds,...
by Brandon Legal Blogger | Jan 22, 2011 | Family Law
FLORIDA CHILD SUPPORT You and your spouse each have a responsibility to support your children in accordance with their needs and your financial abilities. Child support may be by direct payment or by indirect benefits, such as mortgage payments, insurance, or payment...
by Brandon Legal Blogger | Jan 22, 2011 | Family Law
Florida Alimony After equitable distribution has been made, the court may consider an award of alimony. The court may grant alimony to either the husband or the wife. Rehabilitative alimony may be for a limited period of time to assist in redeveloping skills and...
by Brandon Legal Blogger | Jan 22, 2011 | Social Security | Disability
Social Security The Social Security Act, passed in 1935, created a retirement program intended to provide financial support for elderly workers who could no longer perform gainful labor. Since that time, Social Security has expanded to include disabled workers,...
by Brandon Legal Blogger | Jan 22, 2011 | Family Law
Filing a case. A case begins with the filing of a petition. A petition is a written request to the court for some type of legal action. The person who originally asks for legal action is called the petitioner and remains the petitioner throughout the case. A petition...
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