Recent Blog Posts
How to Enforce an Alimony Award
Unless there is a prenuptial agreement, it rare for a person to emerge from divorce financially unscathed. Dividing property and paying support can never really be factored into an individual’s finances, and accounting for this big shift is not easy. This transition is even harder for spouses who lack a work history and/or training… Read More »
Rules for Modifying Child Support
Court-ordered child support is not an optional obligation, and the State will go to great lengths to force a parent to pay. Simply because a parent is struggling to pay support does not mean he/she can unilaterally choose to stop without violating the law. Changes to the payment of child support must be approved… Read More »
Why Consider Divorce Mediation?
Florida law mandates that divorcing parties attempt to mediate all issues prior to trial. A good attorney will prepare you for the experience to improve your chances of a good outcome. If mediation fails, then the case may proceed toward trial. Divorce makes it extremely difficult to maintain a civil relationship with a spouse,… Read More »
Dividing Appreciation of a Non-Marital Asset in Divorce
Each person in a relationship often brings their own set of assets and liabilities to the mix when a couple gets together. While the ultimate goal in many marriages is to integrate the life of each spouse into one cohesive unit, individual assets may never qualify as marital, which has a direct impact on… Read More »
The Divorce Process in Florida
Divorce is a big decision that comes with big consequences, and understanding the legal process of divorce can at least mitigate some of the fallout of this decision. Divorce brings change to all aspects of a couple’s life, as well as their children, family, and close friends. Some people will feel compelled to choose… Read More »
Determining How Property Is Divided in Divorce
Dividing property in a divorce is one of the most complicated and contested aspects of these cases. It is difficult to decide what one is willing to give up and which items are non-negotiable, but each spouse will need to concede some of their assets and be willing to assume some portion of outstanding… Read More »
The Consequences of Getting into a Bar Fight
In cases where alcohol is consumed, it is very easy for situations rapidly spiral into something more troublesome than ever expected. An aggressive person may start a bar fight for no reason and turn a nice night out into a dreadful situation, especially when the police get involved. There are several criminal charges someone… Read More »
Why a great lawyer can save you!
The justice system relies on people to tell the truth. But people lie. A murder near Rittenhouse Square, a witness recants. Who are you gonna believe? Source: The justice system relies on people to tell the truth. But people lie.
Types of Alimony
One of the very first things that people think about and associate with divorce is alimony. This is the mechanism that ensures that the spouse with the greater amount of financial resources supports the former spouse until she or he is able to get established and support her or himself. This type of support… Read More »
Divorce Attorney Stuart FL
ARTHUR BRANDT (772) 283-1313- Divorce / Family Attorney. As a divorce attorney, I know that no two cases are the same. Thus, it is necessary to speak with an attorney that will hear your side of the story and help to devise a solution that will be based on your own specific and unique… Read More »
