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Florida Senate Bill 1416: What You Need to Know

In the arena of family law, changes often come with mixed feelings and far-reaching implications, especially when these changes affect matters dear to us, such as our children and financial stability. One such example is Florida Senate Bill 1416 (2023). This bill, which Senator Joe Gruters initiated, introduces significant changes to divorce, a [...]

Rohom Khonsari August 25, 2023

Understanding CS/HB 1301: Changes to Florida’s Child Custody and Time-Sharing Laws

The intricate world of family law can fluctuate and change, often leaving parents and guardians confused. One recently passed Florida law aims to simplify and streamline parenting decisions. It is CS/HB 1301, also known as the Parenting and Time-sharing of Minor Children Bill. This crucial legislation modifies child custody and time-sharing law [...]

Rohom Khonsari August 9, 2023

Who Can Claim a Child as a Dependent After a Divorce?

The tax code contains several complex and challenging rules that parents must navigate to establish eligibility to claim a child as a dependent after a divorce. You must make the right decisions to avoid any complications with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and comply with your tax obligations. Schedule a Consultation What Is a Custod [...]

Rohom Khonsari July 19, 2023

How Is Child Custody Determined?

Child custody is often one of the most emotionally charged and complex issues during a divorce or separation. Your primary concern as parents is your child's well-being and best interests, and determining the appropriate custody arrangement is key to this. To navigate this sensitive and challenging topic, you need to understand the legal princi [...]

Rohom Khonsari July 5, 2023

What Papers Do I Need to File to Begin Divorce Proceedings?

If you are in the midst of a separation and contemplating divorce, you may want to know what you need to do to begin the process. Divorces are difficult, emotional, and time-consuming. When you end a marriage, the parties must consider and address many issues and concerns as you work to complete the divorce process. Although you may initially want [...]

Rohom Khonsari June 15, 2023

How Is Alimony Determined?

Unlike child support, no statute dictates how much spousal support one spouse should pay another. Instead, the statutes provide several guidelines for the court to determine alimony. Additionally, wives are not the only ones who can request alimony – either spouse can seek alimony payments following a divorce. However, income generally determ [...]

Rohom Khonsari June 8, 2023

Guardian ad Litem vs. Social Investigator

Sometimes parents need some extra help when going through a divorce. That help can be in the form of independent psychological evaluations to determine the fitness of a parent to take care of the children or just extra support to create and carry out parenting schedules. The statutes provide for two types of professionals to help move the parents [...]

Rohom Khonsari June 1, 2023

Spousal Support Attorney St. Petersburg FL

What Types of Spousal Support Am I Eligible For?

When it comes to finances in a marriage, one spouse is often dependent upon the other. If the two get divorced, the dependent spouse often wonders how they will maintain their lifestyle once the divorce is finalized. The answer is through spousal support or alimony payments. Spousal support refers to payments made from one spouse to the oth [...]

Rohom Khonsari May 19, 2023

What Is the Difference Between Alimony, Spousal Support, and Child Support?

In addition to hiring a divorce lawyer, a divorce usually involves regaining your financial independence and unraveling the mutual financial network you built with your spouse. Divorce also serves as a time to rein in shared debts so that you can pay them off accordingly. With all these financial questions, you and your spouse are likely wonder [...]

Rohom Khonsari April 5, 2023

What Is Collaborative Divorce?

Going through a divorce is a trying time for all involved. While it may not be as dramatic as the last film you watched, a divorce can have a significant psychological toll. For one, divorces are expensive and require a lot of resources, including money, attorneys, and time. Those who have never been through a divorce probably are unaware that [...]

Rohom Khonsari April 3, 2023