Fort Lauderdale Family Law Blog
29 Jan
By: Carol Ann Mazza Date Posted: January 29, 20262:02 am
Florida Financial Affidavits Explained: What They Are and Common Mistakes
A Florida financial affidavit is a sworn legal document that lists all your income, expenses, assets, and debts, and it's required by the...
29 Jan
By: Carol Ann Mazza Date Posted: January 29, 20261:55 am
Parenting Plan Requirements in Florida: What Must Be Included (and Why)
A parenting plan is a legal document that says how you and the other parent will share time with your child and make important decisions after...
4 Jan
By: Carol Ann Mazza Date Posted: January 4, 20264:06 am
Getting divorced in South Florida means dealing with one of three different county court systems. Each one handles things its own way. The...
4 Jan
By: Carol Ann Mazza Date Posted: January 4, 20263:56 am
Mandatory Financial Disclosure in Florida Divorce Rule 12.285 Checklist
Divorce in Florida? Get ready for a mountain of paperwork. One of the big hurdles is mandatory financial disclosure under Rule 12.285. Rule...
3 Oct
By: Carol Ann Mazza Date Posted: October 3, 20252:33 am
Tax & Alimony: What Fort Lauderdale Couples Need To Know After Settlement
Getting divorced in Fort Lauderdale brings about numerous changes, and taxes on alimony payments often catch people off guard. Many...
3 Oct
By: Carol Ann Mazza Date Posted: October 3, 20252:26 am
Retirement Accounts & Divorce: How QDROs Really Work Step-by-Step Guide
Dividing retirement accounts during divorce is complex. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) ensures assets like 401(k)s and pensions are...
3 Oct
By: Carol Ann Mazza Date Posted: October 3, 20252:10 am
Protecting Business Interests During a Divorce -Planning, Valuation and Buy-outs
Divorce can threaten everything a business owner has built over years of hard work and investment. Protecting business interests during...
5 Sep
By: Carol Ann Mazza Date Posted: September 5, 20251:56 am
Negotiating Spousal Support in Collaborative Settlements — Practical Phrases & Sample Clauses
Spousal support in collaborative settlements is negotiated through transparent disclosure, cooperative dialogue, and clear written clauses that...
5 Sep
By: Carol Ann Mazza Date Posted: September 5, 20251:48 am
Before your first collaborative divorce intake, gather 30 days of financial prep: bank statements, paystubs, tax returns, debt records, and a...
5 Sep
By: Carol Ann Mazza Date Posted: September 5, 20251:39 am
To file a family or domestic relations matter in Broward County, bring the required Florida cover sheet (Form 12.928), your initial pleading,...