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What You Need to Know About Alimony in Orange County
In mid and late 2018, as the alimony tax deduction loomed, many people predicted an end-of-year divorce spike and earth-shattering consequences for families in 2019 and beyond. The divorce spike did not materialize. And, so far, the tax deduction change has had few repercussions in Florida family law. So, it appears that it will... Read More »
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What You Need to Know About Alimony in Orange County
In mid and late 2018, as the alimony tax deduction loomed, many people predicted an end-of-year divorce spike and earth-shattering consequences for families in 2019 and beyond. The divorce spike did not materialize. And, so far, the tax deduction change has had few repercussions in Florida family law. So, it appears that it will… Read More »
Recognizing and Responding to PAS
The emotional relationships between parents and children are always in a state of flux. That’s particularly true among divorced families, and even more so if one parent participates, either directly or indirectly, in this emotional process. This intervention is often called Parental Alienation Syndrome. This controversial diagnosis is rather common among divorced families. Essentially,… Read More »
Seven Child Custody Factors in Florida
Mutual agreements resolve almost all the child custody disputes in Orange County. Agreed settlements give the parties more control over the outcome. They also avoid litigation, which is costly both financially and emotionally. However, the parenting time division must take all the factors in Section 61.13 of the Florida Statutes into account. Otherwise, a… Read More »
Selecting the Right Fathers’ Rights Attorney in Orange County
Many of today’s family law judges began their careers in the 1980s or 1990s. Back then, the tender years doctrine still dominated Florida family law, at least as a practical matter. This informal rule stated that mothers should always have superior custody rights to men. Fathers, according to the tender years doctrine, did not… Read More »
Five Ways to Enforce Past-Due Child Support Obligations
Child support enforcement is one of the most common post-divorce issues. Less than half of residential parents receive the full amount of child support. The attorney general technically has jurisdiction over child support enforcement matters. But public enforcement of a private obligation may be a bad idea, for several reasons. The attorney general does… Read More »
How Important is the Initial Hearing in a Florida Divorce?
In many court cases, initial hearings do not mean very much. They are just procedural hearings that have little bearing on the ultimate outcome of the case. But that’s not always true. Divorce temporary hearings are a good example. At these preliminary hearings, Orange County family law judges make important decisions regarding things like… Read More »
Nominated for the 27th Edition of US News
Mark S. Troum, Esq. is nominated for the 27th Edition of US News (2021 issue). Read More »
3 Ways You Can “Divorce-Proof” Your Business
Your business may be your life’s work as well as your biggest asset — and it can also be considered marital property during a divorce. The steps that you take before and after divorce can significantly impact the outcome and the future of your business going forward. Here’s what you need to know to… Read More »
Attorney Troum Named in “2019 Awesome Attorneys” List by Orlando Family Magazine | Maitland Family Lawyer
On behalf of The Troum Law Firm, P.A., our legal team would like to congratulate Attorney Mark S. Troum on being chosen—once again—as one of the “2019 Awesome Attorneys” by Orlando Family Magazine . Nominated and voted by readers of the publication, this list is comprised of the greater Orlando area’s leading lawyers in… Read More »
Business Owners and Child Support: Everything You Need to Know
Entrepreneurship is a risky endeavor. There are long hours and a lot of challenges. Most entrepreneurs put in a lot of work which might leave other areas of their lives unattended. Entrepreneurs are more likely to end up getting divorced than those with conventional jobs. The risk-filled role of a business owner could lead… Read More »