When you are in court on a paternity case, two of the main legal things that you’ll likely be concerned with are timesharing and child support. One of the key things to keep in mind is that these two elements should be interconnected with one another; which is to say…
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A Newly Signed Law Means New Protections for Florida Victims of Domestic Violence Who Are Also Pet Owners
Most “pet parents” understand that their dog, cat or other animal isn’t mere “property” but, rather, is a beloved member of the family. A person’s bond with their pet may be on a par with the bond they feel for their closest human loved ones. That love does, however, have…
A Football Player’s Millions Amassed in the NFL Justified an Upward Modification of His Child Support, Florida Court Says
For most people, their incomes are reasonably stable. They may experience one or two or three major “bumps” in earnings over a career, but their incomes mostly move on a gradual upward track. However, what do you do if your child’s other parent is one of those less common people…
How You Can Possibly Get Permanent Periodic Alimony in Florida Even if Yours Was Not a Long-Term Marriage
Family law is full of various rules, but few of them are completely black-and-white. The law recognizes that each family in a family law case is unique, and a just outcome should reflect that. That’s why having a skilled South Florida family law attorney is so important. Your experienced attorney…
When Your Spouse Can Get Permanent Alimony After a Moderate-Duration Marriage in Florida (Hint: They Usually Can’t)
When you go through the divorce process and your spouse seeks alimony, you have several challenges. One of those is to avoid outcomes where your ex gets more alimony than they should, or gets it for a longer duration than Florida law says is appropriate. To help in making sure…
The COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Effects on People with Alimony Obligations in Florida
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people in many ways, including financially. Some may be struggling to keep their homes, while others may be struggling to feed their families. Some of those who have been thrown into dire financial straits here in Florida are people who have alimony obligations. If that’s…
The Differences Between Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements and Marital Settlement Agreements in Florida
You’ve probably heard of ”prenuptial agreements” and perhaps “marital settlement agreements,” too. Another agreement, slightly less well-known but no less important, is the “postnuptial agreement.” Each of these three types of legally binding agreements can be very powerful tools and have a very substantial impact on you should you go…
My Ex Wants My Psychiatric Treatment and Therapy Records as Part of a Florida Custody Case. Can He Do That?
When a marital relationship breaks down, that breakdown can cause some spouses to respond in a hyper-adversarial way, especially if there are children involved. They may try to lay hands on all kinds of privileged information, such as your past medical history and treatments. Often, this evidence is irrelevant and…
Many LGBT+ Parents Used to Take Extra Steps Before Marriage Equality to Protect Their Parental Rights in Florida. Do They Still Need To? (Hint: Potentially Yes.)
When it comes to planning, nothing is more important than doing the planning necessary to protect your family. By retaining the services of a skilled South Florida family law attorney, you can be sure you have the right “safety net” to protect your most priceless treasure: your relationship with your…
I Had a Major Life Change After My Florida Child Support Hearing But Before the Court Entered its Written Judgment. What Can I Do?
Having representation from a skilled South Florida family law attorney offers many benefits, including being fully prepared to take on whatever unexpected twists or changes occur in your case. Sometimes, the facts of your family law case may be very straightforward and stable but, other times they may turn “on…