divorce 101 - how to get divorced in florida
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Review this slideshow to understand how to get divorced in Florida and to understand child support and child custody.TRANSCRIPT
Divorce 101
What Do You Need to Know?
Steps In A Divorce
Petition
Answer & Counter Petition
Answer
Other Steps
• Discovery
• Motions/Research
• Settlement Attempts
• Trial
Legal Issues In A Divorce
ParentingEquitable Distribution (Property)AlimonyChild SupportEverything Else
Parenting• Commonly known as custody &
visitation• Judge wants to know about your
desire to encourage the other parent’s relationship with the children
Child Support• Florida Statutes
Guidelines• Driven primarily
by income– Childcare– Health Insurance
• Guidelines Worksheet
KidsAvailabl
e Income 1 2 3
$1000 $500 $600
$700
$1500 $600 $700
$800
Financial Affidavits
• Truthful & Accurate• Expenses more
than income?• Expenses actual or
projected?• Update regularly
Consider Collaborative Divorce• How do you feel about the divorce?• How do you feel about your spouse?• How does your spouse feel about
you?• How will the divorce impact your
kids?• How fast do you want to be done?
Let’s Get Down to Business
• Complete Pleadings• Complete Discovery• Review Action Plan