Recent Blog Posts
Here’s How Alcohol Use Can Influence Timesharing Decisions
Florida courts generally encourage frequent and continuing contact for children with both parents after a divorce as this is in every child’s the best interest. There is presently a legislative proposal that a 50/50 timesharing schedule is presumptively in a child’s best interest; however, that legislation has not yet passed. For now, many judges… Read More »
Adult Dependent Children And Child Support
In Florida, parties who have children and divorce have to consider child support. Child support is generally ordered through a child’s majority (age 18); however, if the child is still attending high school with a reasonable expectation of graduation on or before the child’s nineteenth birthday, then child support is extended to high school… Read More »
Are You Afraid To Leave Your Abusive Relationship Because You Fear For Your Pet? You Have Options
Pets provide emotional support, unconditional love, and stability for those going through domestic violence. Unfortunately, abusers understand this too well, and most use this bond to manipulate, control, frighten, and even punish their victims. Sometimes, abusers will go to the extent of directing violence to the pets. If you are in an abusive relationship… Read More »
Is It Advisable To Pay Child Support In Cash?
It is each parent’s duty to support his or her child(ren) financially, and during a divorce, a formula is utilized which calculates the child support obligation for one of the parents considering all of the statutory factors such as incomes, timesharing, insurance costs, and other similar factors. There are instances where parents have equal… Read More »
What Can A Florida Prenuptial Agreement Cover And What Can It Not Cover?
Currently, more people are signing prenuptial agreements before marriage than ever before. According to a 2018 CNBC article, prenuptial agreements have grown popular, especially among millennials. If you are one of the many couples in Florida who are thinking of signing a prenuptial agreement, your next step is to decide what to include in… Read More »
Can I Date During My Florida Divorce?
Some divorcing individuals are not in a hurry to get back out there and start dating. In fact, some people even decide never to date again after a divorce. On the other hand, some divorcing individuals feel ready to get back into dating even before their divorce is finalized. For example, some couples are… Read More »
Reasons To Hire A Paternity Lawyer
Whether you are the mother or father in a paternity case, you need to work with a paternity lawyer. A paternity lawyer can help you in many ways. For example, an experienced paternity lawyer can help you navigate the complexities involved in paternity cases. Family law is quite involved; therefore, it is advisable to… Read More »
Divorce And Gifts
During a Florida divorce, one major issue that couples need to address is property division. In Florida divorce, all martial assets are identified at the time of the filing of a divorce, at which time they are classified as either marital or non-marital for purposes of division. It is a myth that in Florida,… Read More »
Prenuptial And Postnuptial Agreements – A New Perspective
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements have been around for decades; however, until recently, they were primarily for the rich and famous. That is no longer the case. These agreements are used more often and for a much more diverse segment of the population Let’s begin by defining these agreements. A Prenuptial Agreements is a type… Read More »
5 Signs You Need To Hire A Divorce Attorney
If you are about to get a Florida divorce, you might be wondering whether you should hire a divorce attorney. While you are not required to have a lawyer to get a Florida divorce, it is usually advisable to at least consult a divorce lawyer before you move forward with your divorce. Embarking on… Read More »