On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law tax reform legislation (Pub. L. No. 115-97, the “Act”) that repeals the long-standing tax treatment of alimony payments as deductible to the paying spouse. What does this mean, and how could it affect your divorce? Well, generally speaking, effective January 1, 2019 a payor spouse will… continue reading »
With the new tax code changes this past year, it is good to keep up on the impact that the child tax credit has on your potential settlement agreements as it relates to child support and children’s financial issues. Feel free to contact our office to set up a consultation with one of our attorneys… continue reading »
Long Alguadich PLLC is a proud sponsor of the 2018 Young Lawyers Bowling Tournament. The winning team gets to pick their beneficiary of choice. Come cheer us on this Saturday 4/21 at 1:30pm at Bowland Beacon in Naples in hopes to prevail winners and name LARC (Lee Association of Remarkable Citizens) as our beneficiary. If… continue reading »
Divorce Law Firms in Naples, Florida The decision to get divorced can change your life and family forever. The choices you make today as you finalize your divorce settlement can impact your family for years to come. Divorce is often a highly emotionally-charged issue. However, divorce is also a legal process with legal concerns that… continue reading »
Best Family Lawyers in Naples, Florida The best family lawyer in Naples, Florida is an attorney who will take the time to understand your family’s unique situation, review your family’s finances, and fight to protect your children’s best interests as you develop your child parenting arrangement. The family law attorneys at Long & Alguadich, PLLC.… continue reading »
Child Custody Lawyers in Naples, Florida Under Florida law, when couples divorce they are required to develop a plan for parenting their children. This plan, known as a Parenting Plan, outlines the amount of time each parent spends with the child(ren), how decisions will be made, and how holidays and other special occasions will be… continue reading »
Divorce in another state? Modifying your parenting plan or child support may not be as easy you think. Did you and your kids move to Florida after divorcing in another State? Unfortunately, current State and Federal laws may make modifying your out-of-state parenting plan or child support order difficult to accomplish and force you to… continue reading »
Before you share that picture of your child online, or submit that post complaining about your child’s other parent, consider the consequences. In the article below, University of Florida Law Professor Stacey Steinberg addresses “sharenting,” or online sharing about parenting, and the potentially damaging effects our social media habits can have on our kids. We,… continue reading »
Social Media and Family Law: How to Help Your Ex Win Their Case Can your Facebook posts be used against you in court? Absolutely. All too frequently we see clients held in contempt for bad-mouthing or threatening their current or soon-to-be former spouse on social media platforms, such as Facebook or Instagram. A picture is… continue reading »
“Children should not be serving the intimate needs of a parent, or placed in the role of secret-keeper,” says Lisa M. Hooper, a researcher and professor at the University of Louisville, who has conducted extensive studies on the effects of parentification – when the parent projects their role on to the child. In divorced families,… continue reading »