By Lawrence S. Katz | Published April 20, 2020 | Posted in COVID-19, Divorce, Family Law | Comments Off on Communicating With Your Ex About COVID-19 Custody Issues
During a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, family becomes more important than ever, especially for children whose schedules have been disrupted by long-term school closures and the cancellation of other activities. Parents who are divorced or live apart for other reasons know the importance of maintaining healthy communication through difficult situations. Though this situation Read More
Read MoreGoing through a divorce is stressful enough, but the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the United States presents additional complications for spouses who have decided to split. In addition to changes that might need to be made regarding custody and visitation arrangements while travel is restricted, negotiations over property division need to address any new economic Read More
Read MoreBefore distributing assets in a divorce, a judge will first determine which assets are “marital” and which assets are “nonmarital.” Under Florida law, marital assets are those acquired during the marriage, either individually or jointly. This means that every dollar you make while married is considered marital property. Nonmarital assets are assets acquired prior to Read More
Read MoreThere is currently no presumption in favor of equal physical custody, or time sharing, between divorced parents in Florida. Under state law, all parenting and time-sharing issues are based on what the court believes to be in the best interests of the child. While a judge will assess every situation individually, Florida courts favor frequent Read More
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