Blog Posts in 2018
Tips on How to Make Your Holiday Visitation Schedule
Every parent wants to share as many special moments with their children as possible, but there are only so many days available and, ultimately, parents will need to find a […]
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Tips to Co-Parent During the Holidays After Divorce
The holidays are often a hectic and busy time for many of us and, if you are divorced and have children, the challenges will undoubtedly be greater. However, there are ways to […]
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Mistakes to Avoid as a Divorcing Father
Divorce is never an easy experience, given the range of emotions that are often involved and the complexities that are inherently part of dissolving a marriage. For fathers, there are […]
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Attorney Suttle Shares Prenup Knowledge in October 2018 Issue of American Drycleaner
Owning a small business, like a drycleaners for example, can bring plenty of stress each day, from attracting new clients to crunching the numbers. Going through a divorce as a small business […]
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Step-Parent Privacy in Divorce Proceedings
Part One: Can my husband’s ex come after me for child support? Many family law litigants worry that the income and assets of their new spouse will be discoverable in court or included […]
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Divorce Mistake #9: Creating New Expenses for Yourself
Don’t Create New Expenses During divorce in Florida, like many other states, you are required to disclose proof of your income and expenses, such as any leases, mortgages, credit cards, cell phone, satellite […]
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Divorce Mistake #8: Purchasing or Leasing a New Vehicle While Going Through a Divorce
A common divorce mistake many people make is getting a new car while they are pending litigation. Buying a new car can feel like a fresh start or a treat […]
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Can I Get Timesharing in my Administrative Child Support Case?
The answer to this question used to be a hard no, but Florida Statute 409.2563 has changed the answer to maybe. You can now agree to a timesharing schedule in your administrative support case, […]
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Retroactive Child Support vs. Child Support Arrears: What’s the Difference & How Does the State & Federal Government Enforce Them
Retroactive child support can best be described as “back pay” for a specific period of time before you entered into your child support order (pre-judgment). Under Florida law, the court has the […]
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I Don’t Have Any Money-Why Is My Co-Parent Asking Me to Pay Attorney Fees?
Have you received a paper from your co-parent that requests for you to pay for their attorney’s fees? The letter might say something like: “The Mother has retained an attorney […]
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Time to Update Your Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial agreements are supposed to lay out each spouse’s financial expectations before they enter into their marriage. Many couples decide to waive their option to alimony because both people have […]
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What You Need to do to Protect Yourself Against Domestic Violence Allegations
Domestic violence allegations are all too common in family law cases. Injunctions are designed to offer victims of domestic violence legal protection against their alleged perpetrators, and although many of these […]
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Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due: How to Make Sure You Have All Your Proof of Child Support Payments and Credits
Most clients always say the same thing when asked if they have proof of receipts of payments made directly to the Mother. “I never thought I would have needed that” […]
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How to Set Yourself Up for Better Communication with Your Co-Parent
When going through a separation or divorce from your co-parent it is imperative to keep the line of communication open in a way that (1) minimizes conflict; (2) sets clear boundaries; and […]
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Five Tips for Traveling with Children During Your Timesharing
Summer is approaching and you’d like to take your children on a vacation. There are many factors to consider post-separation and planning out every summer for the next 18 years […]
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10 Ways to Save Money On Your Family Law Attorney
A family law dispute can be a mentally and emotionally draining experience. If you are not prepared, your family law dispute can also become an expensive and costly endeavor to take on. […]
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Tips for Completing Your Florida Financial Affidavit without a Lawyer
Pursuant to Florida Family Law Rule 12.285, a financial affidavit is required in virtually every family law case. I am of the opinion, along with many other family law practitioners, that it […]
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Getting divorced? Here are Five Reasons Why Calling your Doctor is as Important as Calling your Lawyer.
Family medical issues impact and can be impacted by a divorce. But many people forget to consider medical concerns, health-related financial issues, and privacy until too late. Here are five ways […]
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