Monthly Archives: July 2019
What Happens When the Terms of a Marital Settlement Agreement Are Modified Later?
Even in a relatively amicable divorce that is resolved by a settlement agreement, the parties may decide after-the-fact to alter their previously agreed-upon terms. It is important to exercise caution when carrying out such modifications, however, as it can lead to legal complications down the line. Appeals Court: Wife Does Not Need to Repay… Read More »
Can a Judge Rule on My Paternity Case Without First Hearing All of the Evidence?
In any paternity or related family law dispute, the parties have the same right to due process as any other litigants who need to resolve their differences in court. For example, each side has the right to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses called by the other party. And while an amicable solution is often… Read More »
What Happens to My Time-Sharing Plan If I Decide to Move Out of State?
When a Florida court renders a final judgment regarding a child custody matter, that does not mean the parents can never seek modification of their arrangements. But nor can a parent assume a judge will simply grant any request for modification. If a parent decides to move out of Florida, for example, the judge… Read More »
How Will Retirement Affect My Obligation to Pay Alimony?
When a former spouse is required to pay permanent periodic alimony as part of a divorce judgment, that means the receiving spouse is entitled to receive such payments indefinitely. But if there is a change in the parties’ circumstances, either former spouse may petition the court for modification of the alimony order. Keep in… Read More »
