Last updated 2 months ago
Divorce is an important and difficult lifelong decision, but you don’t have to face it alone. Not only will a divorce lawyer help you understand the laws associated with different types of divorce, but they will also protect your interests by providing legal guidance and representation. During this emotionally charged time, having the objective input of an experienced divorce attorney will help you make rational decisions and avoid mistakes. A divorce lawyer can help you with:
- Child Custody and Child Support
If you and your spouse have children, you'll need a divorce lawyer to help you mediate terms for child custody and support. Florida law states that both parents are equally entitled to child custody, but often, one parent is established as the custodial guardian, with the other having visitation rights. An experienced divorce attorney will help you fairly distribute and enforce parental rights.
- Alimony
Depending on the financial circumstances of both spouses at the time of divorce, alimony settlements can vary. Common factors that affect alimony include earning potential, child custody, and non-marital property. Spousal support can continue temporarily or indefinitely, so hiring a divorce attorney to mediate, litigate, or enforce alimony agreements is essential to maintaining your financial stability after divorce.
- Asset Protection
It’s likely that you have both marital and non-marital assets from your marriage in the form of capital, businesses, real estate, investment accounts, and more. An experienced divorce lawyer can interpret Florida’s equitable distribution law and how certain ambiguous assets will affect this process.
At the Law Offices of Jerome P. Ventura, P.A., we have more than 25 years of experience in divorce cases in Miramar, Weston, Fort Lauderdale, and the surrounding areas. Protect your rights with a skilled Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney. Call (954) 438-2828 or contact us online for more information.
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The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
Last updated 2 months ago
Divorce may be hard for a married couple, but it is especially tough on their children. The rearranging of a household can cause a lot of stress and sadness for young family members. In this short video from Findlaw, you can learn all about child custody and visitation rights.
When a parent is granted child custody, that parent has the legal right to make long-term decisions for his or her child. The other parent will typically have visitation rights, which allows him or her to spend regular time with the child.
If you’d like to learn more about child custody and visitation rights, then contact The Law Offices of Jerome P. Ventura, . Mr. Ventura is an experienced Weston and Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney and has represented the legal needs of families for over 25 years. Call him today at (954) 438-2828 and he’ll do the same for you.
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The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
Last updated 2 months ago
Few processes are more stressful than divorce. One of the most trying aspects of a divorce is determining who gets which assets. Contrary to popular belief, divorced couples don’t always split up their wealth 50-50. Here’s a brief guide to how assets are divided in a divorce:
Non-Marital Assets
All of the property and wealth accumulated before the wedding, known as non-marital assets, remain in the possession of each respective spouse after divorce. However, if non-marital assets appreciate during the marriage, then the other spouse may make a claim on a portion of that growth.
Marital Assets
All property and wealth accumulated during the marriage is considered a marital asset, and is typically divided between the couple. Even assets that are in the name of one particular spouse, such as a 401K, are likely to be split up in a divorce. It is important to note that non-marital assets that are commingled with martial assets can become marital assets, such as a re-titled piece of property.
Negotiation
Divorces are handled outside of court 95% of the time. Through negotiations, the divorcing couple and their lawyers determine which spouse gets what marital property. Yet as you can imagine, property doesn’t always fall neatly into either the marital or non-marital category, making divorce negotiation an often complex process.
Trial
If the couple cannot agree on the terms of their divorce through negotiation, then they have no choice but to take their case to court. A judge will hear each side of the divorce and make a ruling. Although this adds significant time, money, and stress to the process, it is sometimes the only solution.
If you’re looking for an experienced Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney, then contact Jerome P. Ventura at (954) 438-2828. Attorney Jerome Ventura has become exceedingly familiar with the divorce process over the last 25 years, making him a valuable asset to your divorce case.
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The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
Last updated 3 months ago
For most people, a divorce is stressful because it involves a change in lifestyle. In every marriage, one spouse makes more money than the other, providing the household with a certain quality of life. After the divorce, the wealthier partner may then give the other alimony—regular payments that allow the other party to live the life that he or she had grown accustomed to. Here are some of the basics of alimony:
How Alimony is Determined
Since most divorces are handled out of court, alimony is largely negotiated between the divorcing parties and their lawyers. If a reasonable settlement cannot be reached outside of a courtroom, then a judge will then have to make the call after listening to each side and examining the circumstances.
Types of Alimony
Since each marriage is different, there are several different kinds of alimony intended to accommodate a wide range of circumstances. For example, rehabilitative alimony allows one spouse to go back to school or receive extra training in order to better his or her economic situation. Permanent alimony is typically reserved for those who have been married for a long time, and ends once the recipient dies or remarries.
Enforcing Payment
Occasionally, a party will refuse to pay alimony. Unfortunately, alimony does not have the same enforcement as child support payments—still, if alimony goes missing, then you could opt for a contempt proceeding, forcing your former spouse to pay. Whether you need help negotiating fair alimony or getting the unpaid alimony you deserve,
it’s always a good idea to hire an experienced lawyer.
For a quality Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney, contact the Law Offices of Jerome P. Ventura—you’ll be pleased with his dedication and professionalism when applied to your situation. He is also an experienced Florida alimony attorney. Call us today at (954) 438-2828!
Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
Last updated 3 months ago
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