Record Keeping, Alimony, and Florida
Updated for 2026 | Originally published October 2, 2015 Alimony is tax deductible for the person paying, and a taxable income for the person receiving in the state of Florida. Most people are unaware of this fact, and not
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Many people think celebrities are above the courts because of their vast wealth. In truth, celebrity divorce cases get settled in court just like any divorce. Judges weigh all the normal aspects of a divorce when considering their rulings
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My dad quit deed claimed a small condo to me in Florida. Can my wife get half of that condo if we divorce? I didn’t pay for it. You should speak to an experienced Florida attorney. Generally, that could be
Read MoreHow to Stop Timesharing
I got divorced in Florida earlier this year and we agreed to split custody of our dogs. Do I still have to abide by that now? We agreed to share the dogs for 6 months on and 6 months off.
Read MoreChange in Custody Hearing Location
Will I have to travel to my ex’s county if she doesn’t have transportation to the custody battle? I am filing for divorce with my kids in my county, but because my ex does not have a vehicle, she
Read MoreDivorce With An International Party
Can certified mail sent by a spouse, not the court, be used to get a divorce in Florida? The papers were sent by her lawyer. She wants me to sign and give up my right to a hearing before a
Read MoreTimesharing When A Parent is Unavailable
What happens if the judge orders a temporary timeshare relief and the mother doesn’t obey and is nowhere to be found? I am the father and I got temporary timesharing granted. The mother is not living at her address anymore
Read MoreWrongful Removal Paternity Issue
Can my ex leave the country with my daughter if he has my passports and wallet? We have a two-year-old daughter together but no custody or child support arrangements. He took the diaper bag with our passports and wallet in
Read MoreLying on Marriage License
What happens when someone lies on a marriage license in the state of Florida? My soon-to-be ex lied about never being previously married on our marriage application. However, during discovery and depositions, I found out that I am the
Read MoreTransferring Custody Orders to New States
I have a custody order in Florida and the father moved to Arizona. My kids and I live in California with permission form the Florida court. Can I move the order to California? The father has been absent for a
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