The most emotional and anxiety-inducing aspects of divorce and separation nearly always involve children. Custody arrangements, in particular, are bound to cause stress, particularly for parents who struggle to understand local legislation. Below, we offer a brief overview of how to seek custody of your child in the state of Florida: Parenting Plans Florida courts…
When spouses undergo a divorce, one of the biggest issues they deal with is understanding Florida child custody and child support laws. Under Florida law, both parents are required to fulfill their parental responsibility in terms of spending time with the children and supporting their financial needs. Florida law is geared towards shared parental responsibility….
If you have gone through a divorce or a breakup, there are at least six reasons you need to get Florida child support. It is an issue you need to take seriously, and you may need help from a family attorney. #1 Consider Your Child’s Quality Of Life One reason you need child support is…
Legal tips for North Florida residents If your marriage is dissolving, you will need a divorce lawyer to help with the legal aspects. A divorce is often a very personal and sensitive affair, so hiring a lawyer you don’t know can be unsettling. If you find a good attorney, however, you can reach a settlement…
Legal tips for Northwest Florida residents The advantages of using a divorce attorney to represent you may differ with the type of divorce case at hand. This is because the role of attorneys is very small in uncontested divorce cases. If the divorce is contested by the other party, however, the divorce attorney will play…
Pop culture and television shows alone have helped portray the divorce process as a feisty and combative ordeal that is something akin to bloodsport. While it is certainly true that some divorces are contentious and must be taken to court for differences to be resolved, it is also true that plenty of Florida divorces can…
If there is one general rule applicable to all divorces, it is that every divorce is unique. Each divorcing Florida couple will have their own preferences for how assets are distributed, custody is determined and so on. Still, some divorces are more unique than others. Such was the case in a highly unusual child custody…
Throughout the country, child custody reform is taking effect in a myriad of ways. One of the most important aspects of child custody reform is focused on shared parenting plans. On one side of the debate are states like Missouri, who recently implemented a new law and policy recommendation that encourages parents to maximize the…
It is not unheard of for divorce to grow contentious. Still, divorces rarely lead to murder and allegations of a contract-hit to win a custody battle. Such were the allegations surrounding the murder of tenured Florida State professor Daniel Markel. Markel was murdered in July of 2014 in the garage of his Tallahassee home. The…
In many military divorces, child support and alimony (also known as spousal support) are two of the most contentious areas where couples find it difficult to agree. You need a Florida divorce attorney who understands child support and spousal support laws to protect your interests and the interests of your children. Child Support Considerations in Military…
