The Kirkner Family Law Blog
Resources, Q&A and Updates for Tampa Divorce, Family Law, Military Divorce and Child CustodyWhat Are Child Support Payments Meant to Cover?
Family lawyers handle a variety of legal matters ranging from divorce, child custody, and child support. Even after the court has ordered child support, it is not uncommon for two parents to end up another legal situation because they are not adhering to the order or...
Divorce and Death Benefits – How Your Beneficiary is Affected
It is a common situation to die without updating important legal documents. While this scenario is not unique to family law, it has significant implications for financial planning after a divorce. Consider what would happen if, after a divorce was finalized, a person...
Alimony and the New Tax Law
On December 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed the new tax bill into law. While, on its face, H.R.1, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, appears to haveno correlation with family law, the new tax law actually includes terms relating to alimony, specifically,...
Indemnification After VA Waiver – US Supreme Court Decision
The US Supreme Court announced its decision today in Howell v. Howell. Here's a link to download in pdf for your review. The issue before the US supreme court was whether state courts can order veterans to indemnity former spouses when the military veteran waives his...
How a Skilled Military Divorce Attorney Can Help You
Divorce proceedings involving parties that are members of the United States Armed Forces pose specific and often convoluted issues that must be handled by someone well-versed in the legalities of military divorce. For example, there are numerous requirements to...
Divorce and Special Needs Children
Considering how to care for children in a post-divorce setting is often a stressful and difficult task. If a child has special needs, many less-typical factors must be considered. Whether the child has a disability, diagnosed disorder, or another medical or social...
