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Does Child Support Cover Private School Tuition

Does Child Support Cover School Tuition? Child support covers private school tuition or better said can include private school tuition if certain factors exist. Child support normally does not cover private school tuition. In order for a court to order child support to cover private school tuition, the paying parent must have the ability

By Catherine Rodriguez|September 4th, 2023|Alimony Spousal Support|

Alimony Reform

Goodbye To Permanent Alimony. Alimony reform was passed last month and that means goodbye to permanent alimony. Catherine M. Rodriguez, of Filler Rodriguez LLP was on the Family Law Legislative Committee and involved with many of the legislative changes occurring in 2023. The most significant change is that the new alimony...

By Catherine Rodriguez|August 1st, 2023|Alimony Spousal Support, Divorce Law|

What is good fortune child support

What is good fortune child support? When representing wealthy individuals, the issue of good fortune child support comes up. However, good fortune child support is not what one would think from the name. In Florida there are child support guidelines and the formula for the child support guidelines is outlined within Section 61.30, Florida

By Catherine Rodriguez|June 20th, 2023|Alimony Spousal Support|

Alimony in Florida

Many potential clients have questions about alimony in Florida. The Florida law that governs alimony is Section 61.08,Florida Statutes. The formula for an award of alimony is one spouse’s need and the other spouse’s ability to pay. There are different forms of alimony in Florida. For example, there is bridge the gap alimony which is designed to...

By Catherine Rodriguez|December 22nd, 2022|Alimony Spousal Support|

The Florida Bench and Bar Conference Speaker

Brittany Bonner speaking at the Florida Bench and Bar Conference Enjoyed having the opportunity to speak with such a dynamic panel about the ways for Lawyers to Better Serve Children at the Florida Bench and Bar Conference today. Pro Bono work is so important!

By Catherine Rodriguez|February 19th, 2022|Alimony Spousal Support, Child Custody, Divorce Law|

Alimony in Divorce

Alimony a in divorce is awarded if one spouse has the need for alimony and the other spouse has the ability to pay alimony in the divorce. In determining alimony in divorce, the court will first look at the length in of the marriage.

By Catherine Rodriguez|December 21st, 2017|Alimony Spousal Support|

Alimony and Child Support when One Spouse Owns their Own Business

Divorce - Alimony and Child Support when One Spouse Owns their Own Business In many divorces in South Florida one spouse own their own business. These businesses are usually closely held corporations with a few or no other shareholders and thus the spouse can control how much money he or she takes.

By Catherine Rodriguez|November 18th, 2016|Alimony Spousal Support|