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TAX CREDITS WITH KIDS: THE CHILD CARE AND DEPENDENT CARE CREDIT IS ALIVE AND WELL
Since Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, many have mistakenly believed that the childcare tax credit is gone for now. It is not. Congress wanted to assist working parents of children
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: CAN YOU BE PROTECTED?
One of the most difficult events during a relationship inside or outside of a marriage is the occurrence of domestic violence. Clearly, no one is permitted to seriously threaten much less physically attack a spouse
BUYING THE MARITAL HOME WITH PREMARITAL MONEY: ON DIVORCE, DOES IT HAVE TO BE REPAID?
In a contested divorce case, the court must identify each of the major marital assets, subtract any marital debts, and equitably distribute the net marital estate between the parties. Thus, it is very common to
CAN A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT BE SET ASIDE IF YOU SIGN UNDER DURESS?
Florida’s Uniform Prenuptial Agreement Act (Chapter 61.079, Florida Statutes) sets out the grounds for attacking a prenuptial agreement in the event of a divorce where one party wants the court to set aside the agreement.
LIFE INSURANCE TO SECURE ALIMONY
As a general rule, an award of alimony ends upon the death of the paying ex-spouse (typically, the ex-husband). This could result in the recipient (typically, the ex-wife) losing the financial lifeline of those monthly
REDUCE CHILD SUPPORT OR ALIMONY: NEW CASE
NEW ‘CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES’ CASE If you’re paying alimony or child support and want to reduce your obligation because of a new job, job loss, career change, or other ‘change of circumstances’, a new Florida