Parents have a legal obligation to provide financial support for their children. The obligation does not disappear if the parents get divorced or the parents never lived together. In fact, a parent does not have to live with a child or even have a relationship with that child to be financially liable for the child…. read more
Even though parties may believe all their issues were settled through a divorce action, custody case, or other family court action, other issues may arise later requiring additional action by the court. In other cases, some individuals may need temporary relief until the court can issue a final order. A Motion for Order to Show… read more
If you are contemplating a divorce action or you need help with a child custody matter, you may be ready to schedule an initial legal consultation with a family law attorney. For many people, this might be the first time they have met with an attorney to discuss a legal matter. Understandably, you might be… read more
Relatively recently, in 2018, Florida’s new child custody law became effective. The new law is called the Standard Parenting Time Plan. The Standard Parenting Time Plan is intended to facilitate the sharing of parental rights and responsibilities between unmarried parents who are no longer together or who choose to live separately. The law also focused… read more
Laws that protect people from domestic violence and help victims are incredibly important. The expansion of women’s rights and the growing tendency to believe the victims of domestic abuse are both extremely socially beneficial and important. Unfortunately, some people try to use false allegations of domestic violence for their own selfish ends. People who do… read more
Although the romantic promises of wedding vows might lead you to believe otherwise, divorces are common life events. Marriages end for a wide variety of reasons. Every year, more than 780,000 people go through the divorce process in the United States. Even the most amicable divorces can be emotionally and economically difficult. From custody battles… read more
Couples file for divorce for many reasons. For some couples, they may merely drift apart and decide to dissolve the marriage. Some individuals file for divorce because of an unfaithful partner, abuse, or abandonment. Florida is a “no-fault” state for divorce; divorcing couples do not have to give a reason for their divorce. They only… read more
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
Child Support Arrears
Parents have a legal obligation to provide financial support for their children. The obligation does not disappear if the parents get divorced or the parents never lived together. In fact, a parent does not have to live with a child or even have a relationship with that child to be financially liable for the child…. read more
Order to Show Cause
Even though parties may believe all their issues were settled through a divorce action, custody case, or other family court action, other issues may arise later requiring additional action by the court. In other cases, some individuals may need temporary relief until the court can issue a final order. A Motion for Order to Show… read more
What To Expect at an Initial Legal Consultation
If you are contemplating a divorce action or you need help with a child custody matter, you may be ready to schedule an initial legal consultation with a family law attorney. For many people, this might be the first time they have met with an attorney to discuss a legal matter. Understandably, you might be… read more
How Does Florida’s New Standard Parenting Time Plan work?
Relatively recently, in 2018, Florida’s new child custody law became effective. The new law is called the Standard Parenting Time Plan. The Standard Parenting Time Plan is intended to facilitate the sharing of parental rights and responsibilities between unmarried parents who are no longer together or who choose to live separately. The law also focused… read more
False Domestic Violence Allegations: How You Can Avoid Wrongful Allegations
Laws that protect people from domestic violence and help victims are incredibly important. The expansion of women’s rights and the growing tendency to believe the victims of domestic abuse are both extremely socially beneficial and important. Unfortunately, some people try to use false allegations of domestic violence for their own selfish ends. People who do… read more
Everything You Need To Know About Filing Bankruptcy After Divorce
Although the romantic promises of wedding vows might lead you to believe otherwise, divorces are common life events. Marriages end for a wide variety of reasons. Every year, more than 780,000 people go through the divorce process in the United States. Even the most amicable divorces can be emotionally and economically difficult. From custody battles… read more
How Getting into an Accident Can Lead to Divorce
Couples file for divorce for many reasons. For some couples, they may merely drift apart and decide to dissolve the marriage. Some individuals file for divorce because of an unfaithful partner, abuse, or abandonment. Florida is a “no-fault” state for divorce; divorcing couples do not have to give a reason for their divorce. They only… 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