School is where your child spends (or should spend) most of their time. If the other parent is refusing to take your kids to school, this could impact your child’s education and your custody case. You might be wondering–what are your options if your child’s other parent refuses or fails to take your kids to… read more
Child custody and time-sharing matters in Florida are decided based on the child’s best interests and the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). It is public policy in Florida for children to have ongoing contact with their parents. Therefore, judges begin with the presumption that joint custody is in the child’s best interest…. read more
When people think of divorce or child custody disputes, they often imagine a courtroom and a judge presiding over a trial. However, they may not realize that litigation is only one way to resolve family law matters. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods offer effective alternatives, such as mediation and arbitration, which may better suit your… read more
Child custody disputes can be challenging. The challenge is even greater when parents live in different states. Courts must determine which state has jurisdiction when parents live far apart. This makes determining a child’s best interests even more difficult. At McMichen, Cinami & Demps, we understand how to handle interstate custody cases. Let our seasoned… read more
Navigating child custody matters in Florida can be complex and emotionally challenging. Whether you’re going through a divorce or seeking to modify an existing custody arrangement, understanding the laws and your rights is crucial. Below are some frequently asked questions about child custody in Florida to help guide you through the process. What Are the… read more
Going through a divorce can be an extremely stressful time in your life. You are likely already worried about issues like child custody, spousal support, and division of marital assets. Wondering how you will pay for a lawyer during the process only creates additional stress. Understanding some basics about the cost of a divorce lawyer… read more
Divorce is a challenging and often complex process—especially if you or your spouse have retirement savings. If you’re wondering whether your 401(k), IRA, or pension could be considered a marital asset in Florida, you’re not alone. Many people don’t realize that even if their retirement account is in their name, part of it may still… read more
Unfortunately, domestic violence is a fact of life that some people need legal help to deal with. In Florida, a domestic violence injunction is a type of restraining order. The Orlando justice system offers two types of domestic violence injunctions–temporary orders and permanent orders. Consequently, two types of hearings are available–ex parte hearings and full… read more
Many couples separate when living together is no longer possible. This may involve one spouse moving out of the family home, both partners relocating, or even living under the same roof but leading separate lives due to financial constraints. However, many married people wonder if they are legally separated or if it is legal to… read more
When Florida couples with children divorce, child support is a given outcome. But what is the average child support payment in the Sunshine State? The answer to that question: It’s difficult to know because the data is not publicly available. Across the United States, 4.1 million parents received child support in the form of cash… read more
What If the Other Parent Refuses or Fails to Take the Kids to School?
School is where your child spends (or should spend) most of their time. If the other parent is refusing to take your kids to school, this could impact your child’s education and your custody case. You might be wondering–what are your options if your child’s other parent refuses or fails to take your kids to… read more
What Do Judges Look for in Child Custody Cases?
Child custody and time-sharing matters in Florida are decided based on the child’s best interests and the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). It is public policy in Florida for children to have ongoing contact with their parents. Therefore, judges begin with the presumption that joint custody is in the child’s best interest…. read more
Mediation vs. Arbitration
When people think of divorce or child custody disputes, they often imagine a courtroom and a judge presiding over a trial. However, they may not realize that litigation is only one way to resolve family law matters. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods offer effective alternatives, such as mediation and arbitration, which may better suit your… read more
How Does Child Custody Work If the Parents Live in Different States?
Child custody disputes can be challenging. The challenge is even greater when parents live in different states. Courts must determine which state has jurisdiction when parents live far apart. This makes determining a child’s best interests even more difficult. At McMichen, Cinami & Demps, we understand how to handle interstate custody cases. Let our seasoned… read more
Florida Child Custody FAQs
Navigating child custody matters in Florida can be complex and emotionally challenging. Whether you’re going through a divorce or seeking to modify an existing custody arrangement, understanding the laws and your rights is crucial. Below are some frequently asked questions about child custody in Florida to help guide you through the process. What Are the… read more
Everything You Need to Know About Divorce Lawyer Costs
Going through a divorce can be an extremely stressful time in your life. You are likely already worried about issues like child custody, spousal support, and division of marital assets. Wondering how you will pay for a lawyer during the process only creates additional stress. Understanding some basics about the cost of a divorce lawyer… read more
Is my Retirement Account a Marital Asset in Florida
Divorce is a challenging and often complex process—especially if you or your spouse have retirement savings. If you’re wondering whether your 401(k), IRA, or pension could be considered a marital asset in Florida, you’re not alone. Many people don’t realize that even if their retirement account is in their name, part of it may still… read more
What To Expect at a Domestic Violence Injunction Hearing
Unfortunately, domestic violence is a fact of life that some people need legal help to deal with. In Florida, a domestic violence injunction is a type of restraining order. The Orlando justice system offers two types of domestic violence injunctions–temporary orders and permanent orders. Consequently, two types of hearings are available–ex parte hearings and full… read more
What is Legal Separation and How Can It Benefit You?
Many couples separate when living together is no longer possible. This may involve one spouse moving out of the family home, both partners relocating, or even living under the same roof but leading separate lives due to financial constraints. However, many married people wonder if they are legally separated or if it is legal to… read more
How Much Is The Average Monthly Florida Child Support Payment?
When Florida couples with children divorce, child support is a given outcome. But what is the average child support payment in the Sunshine State? The answer to that question: It’s difficult to know because the data is not publicly available. Across the United States, 4.1 million parents received child support in the form of cash… read more