Florida legislature enacted the Florida Child Support Guidelines, which courts follow when determining child support. Under the guidelines, each parent is responsible for the child’s financial support based on the Income Shares Model. According to the model, a child should receive the same portion of each parent’s income that they would have received if the… read more

When a couple divorces, they must address several issues. One issue that can cause quite a bit of frustration and anger is property division. Deciding which spouse should receive the property the couple has accumulated during the divorce can complicate an otherwise simple divorce. However, when you add an inheritance into the situation, property division… read more

Florida child support laws hold both parents responsible for the financial support of their children. This responsibility continues if the parents are no longer together. The State of Florida uses standard child support guidelines. The guidelines ensure that each parent pays his or her share of financial support. Child support is generally ordered during a… read more

The simple answer to the question is, “Yes, you can kidnap your own child.” By doing so, you could lose your parental rights. Abduction by parents is a serious problem in the United States. Kidnapping or abduction of your child is the taking, concealment, or retention of your child by you or another person on… read more

Florida is a no-fault state for divorce actions. Spouses can obtain a divorce because the marriage is “irretrievably broken” without having any other grounds for divorce. However, there are some cases in which a divorce is initiated because of martial wrongdoing. Abuse is a common reason for divorce. Unfortunately, the abuse may continue even after… read more

Spouses going through a divorce in Florida may have several issues that they are concerned about as they attempt to negotiate a settlement. One of the more aggressively contested divorce issues is property division. Each spouse wants to ensure that they receive the property they believe to be rightfully their own. With that in mind,… read more

Mental health conditions are serious issues that often result in the need for treatment by a medical professional. Many mental health conditions can be treated with medication and therapy. Some conditions could interfere with parenting ability. A psychological evaluation may be necessary to decide if a parent is fit to have custody and unsupervised visitation…. read more

Many couples live together without getting married. Some of those couples have been living together for many years and may consider themselves to be married. However, do Florida laws recognize a legal marital union without a marriage license and ceremony? Though there are some exceptions, Florida does not recognize common law marriage. Common Law Marriage… read more

Divorces are not easy for anyone involved. Sometimes, in the heat of the moment, one parent may make a false accusation against the other. This can be as retribution or trying to get even with the other spouse, especially if there are hurt feelings involved. It may also be to make it harder for one… read more

When parents are married, they have a legal obligation to support their children. This responsibility remains even when the parents divorce. Both parents must continue to financially support the child until they turn 18-years-old. Sometimes, however, one parent may struggle financially and not be able to support the child. If this is the case, there… read more