To answer, “Is child support taxable?”, child support payments are not considered taxable income for the receiving parent, nor are they tax deductible for the paying parent. When handling your tax return, it’s crucial to understand that payments made under a court order do not need to be reported as
Those ordered to pay child support in Florida often ask, “If I make $1,000 a week, how much child support do I pay?” or other similar questions related to child support calculations. If you make $1,000 a week, how much child support are you expected to pay in Florida? Do you have
Creating a safe, healthy environment (or two, really) for your child or children is important, especially when they spend time in two different homes. The term co-parent is being tossed about more and is more accepted, but it is still difficult to come up with a good set of guidelines
Telling your children about the decision to end your marriage may be one of the more difficult parts of the divorce process. However, it is important to let them know as soon as you are sure, as they should not hear the news from anyone else. Telling them should not
Life often throws unpredictable curveballs, making it necessary to reassess certain decisions, especially when finances are involved. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is one such area that may require modification as circumstances change. According to the Florida Department of Health, only 10% of divorces include alimony. If you are
Approaching divorce with preparation and a clear understanding of your situation can ease the process. Advance planning helps you navigate the challenges of divorce and work towards a fair resolution. For smart pre-divorce planning, consider what your life will look like after the marriage ends to gain clarity about the
Florida possesses the tenth highest divorce rate states in the U.S., and the divorce process in Florida has become more difficult than ever. For divorcing or separating couples, it can be extremely challenging to make mutual decisions surrounding marital assets, alimony and child custody or visitation schedules. Use this resource
Court divorces are hard and they may not always seem fair. While we have plenty of well-respected, intelligent judges on the bench, they can’t always know what the best decision is for each family that comes before them. In addition, circumstances change. What was a good court order yesterday may
Will alimony be a prime consideration in your Florida divorce? The answer to that question is: perhaps. We spotlighted alimony (often also termed spousal maintenance or spousal support in Florida) in a recent post. We stressed in our June 1 entry that, while a spousal support award “does not feature
For the third time, the Florida Legislature is considering a bill that would make significant changes to the body of family law in the state. This proposed legislation would end permanent spousal maintenance and would create a presumption of 50-50 parental responsibility when there are children. This bill has previously
Determining a custody plan can be a huge point of contention during a divorce. Parents don’t intend to split with their children and may not be used to the responsibilities that come with being a single parent. But, with the right plan, divorcing spouses may actually find themselves able to
If your marriage is drawing to a close, focusing on your children’s concerns may help them combat the negative mental health consequences that often accompany divorce. Eventually, though, your kids may need to adjust to living in two separate households. Sharing physical custody of children requires coming up with time-sharing
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