All able and willing parents have the legal obligation to care for their children, regardless of if they are married, divorced, or co-parenting. Child support payments ensure that children under 18 in the state of Florida are given the financial resources they need for essentials such as education, healthcare, food,…
When filing for divorce, your legal team’s primary goal is to help you and your estranged spouse reach an amicable agreement. There are several ways to come to an understanding that takes into account the rights of both parties. The two most common methods are divorce mediation or litigation. In…
Co-parenting with your ex won’t always be easy, but it can be successful with a strategy and collaborative rules set forth at the beginning of this new arrangement. These five tips can help you understand how to begin co-parenting or improve a current co-parenting situation. Divorce and the end of…
Is your spouse’s substance abuse tearing your marriage apart? When the two of you married, life seemed to be opening up a door of adventures and love. You knew this person so well, and as a couple, you just clicked. Whatever obstacles would get in your way, you knew you…
The holidays are nostalgic and full of sentiment for most families. Even for couples experiencing marital difficulties, the holidays can be reminiscent of joyful times in years past with their significant other. There may be hope to recapture those feelings and a belief that the relationship can be repaired. Sadly,…
Pets are an integral part of many families, and for some, they are comparable to children. In addition to a profound emotional investment, pet owners may spend large amounts of money on their animals. Examples are grooming, health insurance, veterinary bills, fashionable clothing, and some even have strollers to take…
A divorce decree contains the final orders of a family court judge in the dissolution of a marriage. These orders clarify the rights and obligations of both parties regarding the distribution of marital property and assets, child support, child visitation, custody orders, and alimony. The terms of a divorce decree…
If you are being investigated for a crime or if you find yourself being faced with criminal charges, searching for the best attorney can be an overwhelming experience. Being a suspect in a crime or being arrested evokes a flood of emotions such as fear, shame, depression, and anger. The…
Child custody and visitation is court-ordered following a divorce or a paternity proceeding. These mandated, fixed schedules have been agreed on by both parents, or are decided by a court. There are consequences for contempt of court if a parent willfully refuses to comply. Modifications can occur when one or…
An AMBER alert is the public notification of child abduction in progress. This program originated to aid in the protection of children throughout the United States since 1996. We have all heard the call for help over our cell phones, radios, televisions, and road signs, asking for residents in a…
