Reducing Lifetime Alimony Upon Retirement: What Florida Payers Need to Know
If retirement is on your horizon and you are still paying lifetime alimony in Florida, considering a reduction or elimination of alimony could be a valuable financial move.
Is Alimony Considered Income In Florida?
Alimony is one of the most misunderstood and most consequential elements of any Florida divorce. Whether you expect to receive it, pay it, or are simply trying to understand what you may be entitled to, The Law Office of William B. Bennett is here to give you the clear, honest answers you need.
Spouse Wants a Divorce? Don’t Panic And Consider These Steps.
My Spouse Wants a Divorce: Here Are the First Steps You May Need to Take Right Now It may have come out of nowhere. Maybe it’s been building for months and you knew that this conversation was coming. Either way, hearing that your spouse wants a divorce from the person you built your life with […]
Thinking an Amicable Divorce in Florida Means You Don’t Need a Lawyer? Read This First.
Do You Need a Divorce Lawyer If You Both Agree on Everything? You and your spouse have had the hard conversations. You’ve divided the furniture in your heads, talked through the kids’ schedules and agreed on how things should be split. There are no screaming matches, no attorneys firing letters across town, no dramatic courtroom […]
Can an Unmarried Mother Move Out of State With Her Child in Florida?
The Legal Rights Of An Unmarried Mother Moving Out Of The State Of Florida With a Child If you happen to be an unmarried mother living in Tampa Bay who is ready for a fresh start. Maybe a new husband, a better job, a chance to raise your family out of state and closer to […]
Are You Facing An Unwanted Divorce?
You cannot force your spouse to stay. But you can ensure that if this marriage ends, it ends on fair terms, where your financial future is protected, your parental rights are secured and your voice is heard every step of the way. Here's how to get started.
Navigating Child Custody and Support in Pinellas County Courts
Navigating child custody in Florida in Pinellas County requires more than a general understanding of family law. Parents need to know how local courts operate, what judges prioritize and how to position yourself as the parent best equipped to serve your child's needs now and in the future.
How To Qualify For Alimony In Florida
Know Your Rights And Secure Your Financial Future Before Filing For Divorce You’ve made a difficult decision or you’re getting close to making it. While ending a marriage takes enormous courage, one of the most pressing fears for many housewives facing divorce is what happens to me financially? Is it possible to qualify for alimony? […]
Proving Emotional Abuse in Divorce
Divorce is never easy, but when the emotional abuse in divorce is part of your story, the journey forward can feel especially overwhelming, isolating, and filled with doubt.
Financial Planning For Divorce
Divorce is not just an emotional transition. It is a major financial event that affects housing, savings, retirement, debt and day‑to‑day cash flow. Planning ahead can help you immensely.