05 August

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Is your marriage in the emergency room or the morgue?

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During divorce consultations, I often ask clients, “is your marriage in the emergency room or the morgue?” While this may seem like a peculiar question, the purpose is to ensure that as a potential client, you are committed to the divorce process. If you start the divorce process and decide to reconcile, it can be costly and can also have a long-lasting impact on your relationship. Divorce is a very personal decision and no attorney can decide whether you should or shouldn’t seek a divorce. If you are unsure about whether divorce is right for you, you should consult with...

12 February

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Why you should hire a Marital and Family Law expert.

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in DeWitt Law Firm News, Divorce, Family Law

The Florida Bar restricts attorneys from using the term expert when referring to their area of practice, unless they meet certain criteria....

25 January

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How the 2019 Tax Law Impacts Divorce

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in Cases in the News, Divorce, Florida Law, Prenuptial Agreements

Alimony will no longer be tax-deductible to the paying spouse and taxable as income to the receiving spouse....

31 August

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What are the Tax Consequences of Alimony in Florida?

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in Alimony, Divorce, Family Law

Effective January 1, 2019, alimony will no longer be tax deductible to the person paying the alimony and taxable as income to the recipient. The individual paying alimony will no longer receive an off the top deduction. Alimony will become much more expensive for the individual that is required to pay the alimony. However, alimony will no longer be counted as income to the spouse that is receiving the alimony. The new alimony tax laws only apply to divorce finalized after January 1, 2019. The bill is not retroactive and will not impact current alimony agreements. Read more about the...

14 May

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Can Social Media be used as Evidence in Florida Courts

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in Divorce, Florida Law, General Legal Advice, Personal Injury

What does this mean in terms of your social media posts or posts that you are tagged in or mentioned in? Social media posts could potentially be used in dissolution of marriages, family law cases, civil cases, personal injury cases, auto accident cases, and criminal cases. ...

04 April

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What to do with a House during a Divorce in Florida

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in Divorce, Family Law, Florida Law, Real Estate Law

In a divorce, the parties will need to decide whether to sell or keep the marital home. While some parties become very attached to the marital home or wish to keep the marital home for the stability of the children, others approach the marital home as a pure financial decision. When determining what to do with the marital home, there are essentially three options....