On behalf of Blanton Law, P.A. | Feb 29, 2016 | Property Division
When people want to get a divorce in Florida, it’s important for them to have a complete understanding of both their finances as well as those of their spouse. Some people make the mistake of not seeking professional financial advice before divorcing and end up...
On behalf of Blanton Law, P.A. | Feb 24, 2016 | Child Support
After a divorce, one Florida parent may end up paying child support to the other, and for the parent receiving the support, the income is not considered taxable income. In addition, the payer is not entitled to a tax deduction for those payments. People paying child...
On behalf of Blanton Law, P.A. | Feb 18, 2016 | Child Custody
Spousal support and child custody present two of the biggest issues in most divorces. Legislative committees in Tallahassee have been listening to testimony about reforms meant to make joint custody with children spending equal time between parents the legal standard....
On behalf of Blanton Law, P.A. | Feb 17, 2016 | Debt Relief
According to data released by the Federal Reserve early this month, Americans currently owe a combined whopping $936 billion in credit card debt-an astonishing $103 billion more than just five years ago.There are a handful of reasons why this type of debt continues to...
On behalf of Blanton Law, P.A. | Feb 12, 2016 | Child Support
Florida parents may be interested in the Department of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion’s finding that a child costs nearly $250,000 to raise from birth to adulthood. Many families rely on support from the noncustodial parent to...
On behalf of Blanton Law, P.A. | Feb 1, 2016 | Bankruptcy Exemptions
When individuals turn to bankruptcy, they have countless questions and concerns about the process. One of the biggest worries for many people is the fear that they will lose everything they have-their furniture, television, clothes, and even kids toys.But consumers...
