There are many things a court has to consider when dealing with a request for alimony, but the first issue the court has to determine is whether either party actually needs alimony, and whether either party can actually pay alimony. From there, the court in...

The purpose of alimony in Florida is to provide financial assistance to the economically weaker spouse. In order to even be considered for an entitlement to alimony, there has to be  a legal marriage  a need for financial assistance on the part of the requesting...

Florida Divorce: Do I really need an Attorney? I have had several people come to me in the untold number of years that I have practiced law who have asked me if they need to have a divorce  attorney to handle their dissolution of marriage case.    I am a bit humored...

Child Custody Out Of Wedlock - Legal Issues Unmarried parents often deal with a number of difficult situations when it comes to child custody and child support. An unwed mother might find that the father of her child refuses to acknowledge paternity and refuses to pay...

How is a Divorce Attorney, an investment in your future? Q client told their lawyer that hiring a lawyer to handle divorce is like investing in your future.  If you don’t choose the right one, it could be a very bleak future. I don’t say that to be the oh no woe is...