August 17, 2020
Divorce is a monumental moment in many couples’ and families’ lives. It can completely change the family dynamic, finances, and brings out a lot of emotions and anxiety. It is difficult and challenging, but often necessary.
A divorce is a life change and a life loss. Post-divorce, it can take time to adjust to the new changes, whether good or bad.
As a divorce attorney, I’ve worked with many different individuals handling their divorce and family law cases. Each person handles, processes, and copes with divorce in a different way. For this article, I wanted to share some tips and steps of ways to adjust to life and move on after going through a divorce.
- Seek out help – Whether you find a therapist, join a support group or reach out to friends or family, you are creating a space for you to seek comfort and support from third parties. You can rely on these people to help you feel more stable and process things during your transition from a married person to a newly divorced individual.
- Find Yourself – You are no longer part of a couple, which means this is a great time to redefine yourself or just figure out who you are now in your life. Find ways to meet new people. Seek out interesting activities or hobbies. Start exercising. Cook at home. Explore new places. By doing these things, you can help form a new identity for yourself as an individual outside of your ex-partner.
- Learn how to be a single parent – If there are children involved in your divorce, they are affected by the divorce, as well. At this time, you must learn what it means to be a single parent. Don’t be afraid to ask for help or look for more support as you navigate raising children by yourself.
After the divorce, your life, your ex-partner’s life, and your children’s lives will continue to change. During the divorce proceedings, parties are given terms to abide by in terms of spousal support, parenting plans, child support, visitation, custody, etc.
However, life changes and post-divorce modifications are possible in some circumstances. Children’s needs change over time. Financial need may change. A long-term disability may occur. A job may be lost. No court order is permanent, so our law firm can also help you adjust to life after divorce in changing circumstances.
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Remember, don’t be afraid to ask for help after your divorce, whether from a friend, family member, therapist, fellow divorced people, or a divorce attorney. The adjustment process post-divorce will take time. Everyone adjusts at a different speed. Keep moving forward.
If you are considering or divorce or need help changing your divorce court order, talk to an experienced family law attorney.
William J. Dorsey is a divorce attorney and understands each divorce case is unique. Give us a call and we can help you through the entire divorced process.
As a Jacksonville Law Firm, with more than 45 years of experience in the state of Florida, Dorsey Law Firm knows Florida divorce law and how to apply it to get their clients the best possible outcome. Dorsey Law Firm guides their clients through the entire process.
If you are considering divorce, our team would be happy to help you learn more about the divorce process in Florida. By hiring a divorce attorney, you’re laying the groundwork for a better result, especially if your divorce is complicated.
William J. Dorsey founded the Dorsey Law Firm in 1975 and has practiced family law and tried numerous trials throughout Florida in state and federal courts. To request your in-person consultation at The Dorsey Law Firm’s Jacksonville Law Office or if you have any questions, call 904-346-3883 or click our Jacksonville Divorce Attorney page for more information.
July 15, 2020
If you’re getting divorced in Florida, alimony is likely to be involved or brought up in the process. Alimony is court-ordered payments awarded to one spouse through a divorce agreement. In each state, alimony may be determined and paid differently. In the state of Florida, alimony is determined by what the need is and the ability for the other party (spouse) to pay a certain amount.
As of January 1, 2019, alimony is no longer tax-deductible to the person paying the alimony and taxable as income to the recipient in Florida. The individual paying the alimony will no longer receive an off-the-top deduction and alimony will become much more expensive for the individual. In addition, alimony will no longer be counted as income to the person receiving the alimony.
According to the American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers, alimony takes 30% of the payer’s gross annual income minus 20% of the payee’s gross annual income to estimate the alimony. The paying spouse‘s total income including alimony is not to exceed 40% of the combined gross income of the parties.
In the state of Florida, the most important consideration with alimony is that the court will look if the spouse requesting alimony has a need and then determine if the other spouse has the ability to pay all or part of that need. Overall, there is no one formula for alimony in Florida, so the court also takes into consideration the following:
- The length of the marriage.
- The standard of living set by the marriage, or how each spouse is used to living.
- Each spouse’s age will be taken into consideration.
- The income of both parties.
- The contributions of each spouse to the marriage through caring for children, household, schooling, work, etc.
- The financial resources that each spouse may have available to them.
In Florida, there are a few types of alimony that can be awarded. You will want to discuss each of the following types of alimony with your divorce attorney:
- Temporary Alimony
- Bridge-The-Gap Alimony
- Durational Alimony
- Rehabilitative Alimony
- Permanent Alimony
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It is critical to contact a divorce/family law attorney to evaluate your divorce case and help you figure out how to proceed with alimony.
If you think you should receive alimony or that you may have to pay it, your best bet is to meet with a divorce attorney and share your specific situation and set of circumstances. The decision of your alimony is dependent on many factors.
William J. Dorsey is a divorce attorney and understands each divorce case is unique. Give us a call and we can help you determine if alimony.
As a Jacksonville divorce attorney with more than 35 years of experience in the state of Florida, Dorsey knows Florida divorce law and how to apply it to get his clients the best possible outcome. He guides his clients through the entire process.
If you are considering divorce, our team would be happy to help you learn more about the divorce process in Florida. By hiring a divorce attorney, you’re laying the groundwork for a better result, especially if your divorce is complicated.
William J. Dorsey founded the Dorsey Law Firm in 1975 and has practiced family law and tried numerous trials throughout Florida in state and federal courts.
To request your in-person consultation at The Dorsey Law Firm’s Jacksonville Law Office or if you have any questions, call 904-346-3883 or click our Jacksonville Divorce Attorney page for more information.
July 15, 2020
We often hear the question, “Can the Divorce Process Be Streamlined?” To answer this question, yes — you can have a more streamlined, simplified divorce. In fact, a streamlined divorce can bring a couple less stress.
For a divorce to run more quickly and smoothly, both parties need to devote time and energy to the process. Many important things can be decided/settled before a case is even filed. However, simplified divorces are not for everyone. A streamlined divorce is great when both parties are amicable with one another and are able to work together to make the best decisions for themselves, family, finances, assets, etc. In a streamlined divorce process, the divorce will be done legally, fairly, quickly, and with little to no complications.
One great way to streamline the divorce process is to avoid courts altogether and opt for mediation. In divorce mediation, each side can control the timetable, work with their own schedules, and not have to deal with crowded courts. For the most part, during mediation, people can make their own decisions about property, children, assets and more. Overall, mediation is less expensive, more flexible, less time consuming, and often achieves a better result for both parties.
However, mediation isn’t always best for a streamlined divorce. Mediation is best for couples who are not in full agreement with each other and need the help of a neutral, third party to reach an agreement. With a truly streamlined divorce, the two parties usually agree but want the necessary legal assistance.
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If you think a streamlined divorce or mediation may be right for you, your best bet is to meet with a divorce attorney to share your specific situation and set of circumstances.
The decision of whether you need a mediator or divorce attorney is dependent on your financial situation, relationship with your partner, and whether or not you have children. There are many processes and out-of-court options that will work for people who want a cheaper, quicker divorce process. Our attorneys at Dorsey Law Firm can help you decide what will work best for you.
William J. Dorsey is a divorce attorney and understands each divorce case is unique. Give us a call and we can help you determine if you need mediation or if your case needs to go to trial.
As a Jacksonville divorce attorney with more than 35 years of experience in the state of Florida, Mr. Dorsey knows Florida divorce law and how to apply it to get his clients for the best possible outcome. He guides his clients through the entire process.
If you are considering divorce, our team would be happy to help you learn more about the divorce process in Florida. By hiring a divorce attorney, you’re laying the groundwork for a better result, especially if your divorce is complicated.
William J. Dorsey founded the Dorsey Law Firm in 1975 and has practiced family law and tried numerous trials throughout Florida in state and federal courts.
To request your in-person consultation at The Dorsey Law Firm’s Jacksonville law office or if you have any questions, call 904-346-3883 or click our Jacksonville Divorce Attorney page for more information.
