Alimony, or spousal support, is a periodic payment made by one spouse to the other. The purpose of alimony is to help the spouse maintain their standard of living after the divorce has been finalized or during the divorce process. If you are the payer of alimony and concerned that it’s impacting your finances, you probably want to know more…
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Can I Receive Child Support if My Co-Parent is a 1099 Worker?
As of October 1, 2021, all Florida businesses that hire 1099 workers (independent contractors) are required to report these payments to the Florida Department of Revenue to ensure that parents receive child support payments. Prior to the passage of this law, it was difficult to track down 1099 workers’ income. A worker could avoid making child support payments if they…
Am I Responsible for My Spouse’s Student Loan Debt if We Divorce?
In order to successfully answer this question, you have to understand the concept of the marital estate. That is what gets divided in the event of a Florida divorce. The marital estate begins the moment you get married and ends when your divorce petition is filed. If the student loans were accrued during the marriage, that automatically makes them marital…
Global Pandemic, Alimony, and Child Support
The GLOBAL PANDEMIC involving COVID-19 is unprecedented and unfortunately, for many individuals the effects are already being felt financially. If you are obligated to pay child support or alimony, you are likely left thinking “I can’t afford to continue paying my court-ordered obligations so what can I do?” If you have lost your job or your income has decreased due…