If you need to file for divorce, you might be concerned about the cost. You might assume that hiring a divorce lawyer may be too expensive. However, you need sound legal advice regarding divorce laws in Florida and your options for protecting yourself and your children during and after the divorce. Is there a way… read more
It is common for a spouse to move out of the marital home when a marriage breaks down. The parties may live apart for several months or even years before one of the spouses begins the legal process to dissolve the marriage. However, living apart and a legal separation are not the same thing. Some… read more
Ending a marriage is never easy. There could be complicated and emotional issues to consider, such as child custody, property division, spousal support, and relocation. For that reason, some individuals ignore the signs that it could be time for a divorce. However, ignoring the signs that it is time for a divorce does not resolve… read more
While going through a divorce can be messy and overwhelming on its own, sustaining an injury in an accident, such as a car crash, during the process is likely to complicate matters further. Does your non-injured spouse receive a portion of the award if you get a personal injury settlement? The answer usually depends on… read more
In Florida, unmarried fathers must establish paternity to assert their rights. There is a common myth that the law favors mothers in child custody cases. But Florida law has no preference for either parent when it comes to custody and parental rights. Unmarried fathers in Florida have parental rights. Florida law disfavors terminating parental rights…. read more
Social and cultural acceptance of marijuana has led to legalization in many states. Florida parents may wonder how parental drug use impacts child custody cases. But if a parent’s drug use is a problem, the child deserves protection. Addiction, dependence, problem use. Whatever you call it, when a parent’s substance abuse puts a child at… read more
If you have been blindsided by divorce papers, it can be natural to want to ignore them. Maybe if you ignore the problem it will go away. However, there are few things in life that work this way and divorce isn’t one of them. Contrary to what you may have heard or what you might… read more
Parents are strongly urged to work together to develop a time-sharing arrangement that is in the best interest of their child and their family. However, when parents cannot agree about child custody, a family court judge makes custody decisions for them. Child custody cases in Florida are based on the circumstances and specific facts of… read more
NOTE: Our law firm does not handle grandparents’ rights cases. This article is for informational purposes only. Information found in the article does not constitute as formal legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. Studies show that grandparents can and do significantly contribute to the wellbeing of their grandchildren. Close relationships between grandchild… read more
One issue that often comes up in divorce proceedings is whether or not one spouse should have to regularly pay money to the other. There are many reasons one spouse might have to do this and there are many factors used to determine the amount of the (usually monthly) payment. The term for this concept… read more
How to Find Cheap Divorce Lawyers
If you need to file for divorce, you might be concerned about the cost. You might assume that hiring a divorce lawyer may be too expensive. However, you need sound legal advice regarding divorce laws in Florida and your options for protecting yourself and your children during and after the divorce. Is there a way… read more
How to File for Legal Separation in Florida
It is common for a spouse to move out of the marital home when a marriage breaks down. The parties may live apart for several months or even years before one of the spouses begins the legal process to dissolve the marriage. However, living apart and a legal separation are not the same thing. Some… read more
7 Signs It is Time for a Divorce
Ending a marriage is never easy. There could be complicated and emotional issues to consider, such as child custody, property division, spousal support, and relocation. For that reason, some individuals ignore the signs that it could be time for a divorce. However, ignoring the signs that it is time for a divorce does not resolve… read more
How Are Personal Injury Settlements Divided in a Florida Divorce?
While going through a divorce can be messy and overwhelming on its own, sustaining an injury in an accident, such as a car crash, during the process is likely to complicate matters further. Does your non-injured spouse receive a portion of the award if you get a personal injury settlement? The answer usually depends on… read more
What Are the Rights of Unmarried Fathers in Florida?
In Florida, unmarried fathers must establish paternity to assert their rights. There is a common myth that the law favors mothers in child custody cases. But Florida law has no preference for either parent when it comes to custody and parental rights. Unmarried fathers in Florida have parental rights. Florida law disfavors terminating parental rights…. read more
How to Request a Drug Test in Your Child Custody Case
Social and cultural acceptance of marijuana has led to legalization in many states. Florida parents may wonder how parental drug use impacts child custody cases. But if a parent’s drug use is a problem, the child deserves protection. Addiction, dependence, problem use. Whatever you call it, when a parent’s substance abuse puts a child at… read more
What Happens if I Don’t Sign My Divorce Papers?
If you have been blindsided by divorce papers, it can be natural to want to ignore them. Maybe if you ignore the problem it will go away. However, there are few things in life that work this way and divorce isn’t one of them. Contrary to what you may have heard or what you might… read more
Florida Child Custody Guide and FAQ
Parents are strongly urged to work together to develop a time-sharing arrangement that is in the best interest of their child and their family. However, when parents cannot agree about child custody, a family court judge makes custody decisions for them. Child custody cases in Florida are based on the circumstances and specific facts of… read more
Grandparents’ Rights For Custody and Visitation in Florida
NOTE: Our law firm does not handle grandparents’ rights cases. This article is for informational purposes only. Information found in the article does not constitute as formal legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. Studies show that grandparents can and do significantly contribute to the wellbeing of their grandchildren. Close relationships between grandchild… read more
What is the Difference Between Alimony and Spousal Support?
One issue that often comes up in divorce proceedings is whether or not one spouse should have to regularly pay money to the other. There are many reasons one spouse might have to do this and there are many factors used to determine the amount of the (usually monthly) payment. The term for this concept… read more