Monthly Archives: April 2020
Can Exposing a Child to Domestic Violence Lead to a Change in Custody Arrangements?
The general rule in Florida is that a child custody order will not be modified after-the-fact unless there is proof of a “substantial, material, and unanticipated change in circumstances” that the parents did not contemplate at the time. Obviously, something like domestic violence would qualify as such a change. But what you may not… Read More »
Who Claims Your Children as Tax Dependents After a Divorce?
In 2018, federal law made significant changes to the administration of the child tax credit. A parent may now claim a tax credit of up to $2,000 per child. If the parent owes no income tax, they can still claim a “refundable” tax credit of up to $1,400. Prior to 2018, individuals could claim… Read More »
When Can a Florida Court “Impute” Income to an Ex-Spouse in an Alimony Modification Proceeding?
When a Florida court decides cases involving alimony or child support, the judge may “impute” income to one of the parties. Basically, this means the judge assumes the party should have a certain amount of additional income, even if they do not. For example, if one spouse is capable of working but chooses not… Read More »
Supreme Court Rules Child Taken by Mother to U.S. Rightfully Returned to Father in Italy
Child custody disputes are rarely simple. But they take on an added dimension of complexity when the parents are living in different countries. And many cases are further complicated when one parent accuses the other of “abducting” the child and taking them to another country. To help address such matters, roughly 100 countries, including… Read More »
