If you are involved in a lawsuit, it’s important not to ignore any requests you receive from an attorney or the court. There are often penalties for noncompliance and your failure to act could have a detrimental impact on your case. Now, subpoenas are a type of request that order someone to do something in… read more
Being served with divorce papers can be more than a little annoying. Depending on how and where you are served, you may feel completely caught off guard. However, process serving is vital in a lawsuit to ensure that you are given proper notice of the case. Now, Florida law specifies how service must be completed…. read more
If you are being threatened or physically or sexually abused, you might decide that it’s time to get a divorce. It’s important to understand that you have the right to be protected from continued abuse. In Florida, you may file what is known as an “injunction,” which is an important step towards preventing someone from… read more
Raising children after a divorce can be challenging for both parents. Even with joint custody, it is not always easy to make the arrangement function smoothly. There is also the financial side of being a parent. In Florida, both parents are legally obligated to support their child until the child becomes an adult. In the… read more
NOTE: We do not handle cases involving palimony or domestic partnerships. 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. We cannot help you beyond the information provided below. . Ending a long-term romantic relationship can be emotionally… read more
A marriage ending can be a trying time for both spouses. Beyond the emotional hardship of breaking up a relationship, there are also many issues that need to be sorted out between a couple. Divorces can be long and draining, and it can take months to resolve matters related to finances, property, and child support… read more
The incarceration of a parent can place tremendous stress on the family. While many aspects of the parent’s life are put on hold, child support obligations are not. Under Florida law, going to prison does not excuse a parent’s responsibility for child support payments. The only way to change existing child support is through a… read more
After a divorce, parents have many decisions to make. The biggest decision, and the most emotional, is the issue of child custody. In the past, Florida courts automatically favored the mother in custody disputes. Known as the “tender years” doctrine, the suitability of the parent was based on their gender alone and not the appropriateness… read more
When an individual becomes a parent, the birth of their child automatically triggers certain rights and responsibilities under state law. Known collectively as parental rights, the parents have rights such as the right to be a part of their child’s life and make important decisions about their care. As a parent, this also means having… read more
What are the most common reasons couples give for getting divorced? According to a study published in the journal Couple and Family Psychology, there were seven reasons that came up frequently regarding why couples split up. Factors That Lead to Divorce Lack of Commitment Surprisingly, the most common reason was not infidelity but lack of… read more
What Is a Subpoena?
If you are involved in a lawsuit, it’s important not to ignore any requests you receive from an attorney or the court. There are often penalties for noncompliance and your failure to act could have a detrimental impact on your case. Now, subpoenas are a type of request that order someone to do something in… read more
What Exactly Can a Process Server Do to Serve Papers?
Being served with divorce papers can be more than a little annoying. Depending on how and where you are served, you may feel completely caught off guard. However, process serving is vital in a lawsuit to ensure that you are given proper notice of the case. Now, Florida law specifies how service must be completed…. read more
How to File a Restraining Order in Florida
If you are being threatened or physically or sexually abused, you might decide that it’s time to get a divorce. It’s important to understand that you have the right to be protected from continued abuse. In Florida, you may file what is known as an “injunction,” which is an important step towards preventing someone from… read more
Do I Have to Pay Child Support with 50/50 Joint Custody?
Raising children after a divorce can be challenging for both parents. Even with joint custody, it is not always easy to make the arrangement function smoothly. There is also the financial side of being a parent. In Florida, both parents are legally obligated to support their child until the child becomes an adult. In the… read more
What is Palimony?
NOTE: We do not handle cases involving palimony or domestic partnerships. 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. We cannot help you beyond the information provided below. . Ending a long-term romantic relationship can be emotionally… read more
7 Things You Should Do Before Asking For a Divorce
A marriage ending can be a trying time for both spouses. Beyond the emotional hardship of breaking up a relationship, there are also many issues that need to be sorted out between a couple. Divorces can be long and draining, and it can take months to resolve matters related to finances, property, and child support… read more
How Does Incarceration Affect a Parent’s Child Support Obligations?
The incarceration of a parent can place tremendous stress on the family. While many aspects of the parent’s life are put on hold, child support obligations are not. Under Florida law, going to prison does not excuse a parent’s responsibility for child support payments. The only way to change existing child support is through a… read more
What’s the Difference Between Sole and Shared Custody?
After a divorce, parents have many decisions to make. The biggest decision, and the most emotional, is the issue of child custody. In the past, Florida courts automatically favored the mother in custody disputes. Known as the “tender years” doctrine, the suitability of the parent was based on their gender alone and not the appropriateness… read more
What Does It Mean To Terminate Your Parental Rights?
When an individual becomes a parent, the birth of their child automatically triggers certain rights and responsibilities under state law. Known collectively as parental rights, the parents have rights such as the right to be a part of their child’s life and make important decisions about their care. As a parent, this also means having… read more
Seven Reasons Couples Get Divorced
What are the most common reasons couples give for getting divorced? According to a study published in the journal Couple and Family Psychology, there were seven reasons that came up frequently regarding why couples split up. Factors That Lead to Divorce Lack of Commitment Surprisingly, the most common reason was not infidelity but lack of… read more