Monthly Archives: November 2024
Can a Florida Court Anticipate Future Events When Making Child Custody Decisions?
When Florida courts decide disputed cases involving child custody–or what state law refers to as “timesharing” between parents–a judge must consider a list of factors aimed at determining what will be in the best interest of the child. In doing so, judges are not supposed to consider potential or “anticipated” events. That is, the… Read More »
Is a Debt Owed to Your Ex Dischargeable in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows a Florida debtor to discharge most of their pre-bankruptcy debts. Some debts, however, are deemed “non-dischargeable” under federal law, which means they remain enforceable even after the debtor completes the bankruptcy process. Such non-dischargeable debts often include money owed to a current or former spouse. There are actually two… Read More »
