09 March

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7 Things To Do After Your Divorce

After a divorce is finalized, the hardest part of the case is typically over. However, there are still some housekeeping matters that need to be completed to allow for a seamless transition to your post-divorce life. 1. Get a Certified Copy of the Divorce Decree After the divorce is finalized, you will at some point in the future need a certified copy of the divorce decree. It may be required when purchasing a home, traveling out of the country, getting a passport, or during some other life event. It is advisable to purchase a certified copy of the divorce decree shortly after...

08 February

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New Tax Bill Eliminates Alimony Deduction in Divorces in 2019

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in Alimony, Divorce, Family Law

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As of January 1, 2019, the alimony tax deduction will cease to exist. This means that alimony paid by a spouse will no longer be tax deductible. Further, the spouse receiving alimony will no longer claim it as income. Currently, alimony is tax deductible to the paying spouse and taxed as income to the receiving spouse. The new law will not take place until January 1, 2019, giving couples that desire to get divorced time to file before the new tax law takes effect. However, the spouse requesting alimony may have significant incentive to delay the divorce in order to...

25 January

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The Common Pitfalls of Petitions for Relocation in Florida

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in Family Law

In Florida, if a parent wishes to relocate more than 50 miles with a child, the parent must petition the court. Prior to hearing testimony as to whether relocation is appropriate, the trial court must first look at Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes to determine if the petition is legally sufficient. ...

18 January

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Alimony Modification Cases – Proving Voluntary Unemployment/Underemployment

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in Alimony, Family Law

When handling a modification of alimony case, it is important to be aware who carries the burden of proof for each element. Failing to present the proper evidence to support or defend your claim could lead to an unjust and inequitable outcome. ...

17 January

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When Can a Court Set Aside a Final Judgment?

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in General Legal Advice

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In short, a trial court may amend or modify a final judgment within the one year period after its entry. However, if there is a finding of exceptional circumstances, the court may be able to modify the final judgment after the one year period expires. ...

09 January

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DeWitt Law Firm Defeats Reverse Mortgage Company

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in Foreclosure, Real Estate Law

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The DeWitt Law Firm successfully defeated a reverse mortgage company who was trying to foreclose upon a surviving spouse. Based upon the terms of the mortgage, we argued that our client was a borrower and could not be foreclosed upon until either her death or until she no longer used the home as her primary residence. ...