Category Archives: Family Law
Modifying a Divorce Decree in Florida
Florida divorce cases are finalized with a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage. Typically, a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage outlines the terms of the divorce. If the parties enter into an agreement, the Final Judgment will outlines the parties’ agreement regarding property division, alimony, timesharing (child custody or visitation), child support, and… Read More »
Steps To Take When Creating a Prenuptial Agreement
A prenuptial agreement, or a prenup, is a legal contract that two people sign before marriage. Prenuptial agreements are getting more popular, especially among millennials. Usually, this contract lists all the property each person owns and the debts they owe. It outlines the terms and conditions associated with dividing the property and debts if… Read More »
Talking to Your Partner About a Prenuptial Agreement
A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a legal document that outlines how a couple’s assets and debts will be divided if the marriage ends in divorce. It also addresses a couple’s financial responsibilities during the marriage. A prenup can also address other matters, such as alimony and inheritance. Discussing a prenuptial agreement with your… Read More »
Parental Alienation
Timesharing cases can be challenging and emotional for everyone involved. The situation can get even more difficult and emotional if parental alienation is involved. Often, allegations of parental alienation occur in high-conflict timesharing cases. Parental alienation can play a huge role in timesharing disputes, and it is vital that parents understand the legal consequences… Read More »
Parental Child Abduction From Country
America is a place where people from all over the world come together. Because there are people from all over the globe in the United States, it has become common to find couples with ties to other countries. These marriages can offer unique opportunities to people. However, when a marriage between people from different… Read More »
Modification of Child Support in Florida
According to Florida law, both parents are legally obligated to financially support their children. This is true regardless of whether the parents are married or not. When parents get a divorce or separate, the court uses a specific calculation to determine the amount of child support one parent will pay to the other. Like… Read More »
Debunking Common Myths About Prenuptial Agreements
In Florida, a prenuptial agreement is an agreement that two people make before getting married concerning the ownership of assets should the marriage fail. A prenuptial agreement or prenup spells out, among other things, all the property each party owns, the debts they owe, each individual’s property rights during the marriage, and how property… Read More »
I Suspect That I Am Not the Biological Father of My Child. Can I Disestablish Paternity?
In Florida, when you are not married to the child’s mother, you must establish paternity to be considered the child’s legal father. Once paternity is established, the father has equal legal rights and responsibilities as the mother does to the child. Unfortunately, sometimes, after a father establishes paternity by signing a voluntary acknowledgment of… Read More »
Can I Relocate With My Child?
Often, during or after a divorce, a parent will decide to move with their child for several reasons. Some parents move because of new jobs. Others move because they believe a change of location might provide a fresh start for them. And others relocate to be with new partners. However, in Florida, strict laws… Read More »
What Is the Role of a Guardian Ad Litem in a Family Law Case?
Many times, when parents split up, each may have differing opinions concerning what is in the best interests of their child(ren) when it comes to how custody should be handled. Are the concerns about substance abuse where time with one parent should be limited? Are there concerns that one parent may not ensure property… Read More »