Armed with the knowledge of the family law process, child custody disputes do not have to be acrimonious. A southern Florida girl that was abducted by her father during a child custody dispute was recently returned to her mother after five years. An anonymous tip led...
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Florida State Court Decides On Indian Child Custody Jurisdiction
When parents separate or divorce, this could involve several issues surrounding their child or children. When parents are able to remain focused on the best interests of the child during a custody agreement process, the goals of the family law process, the courts and...
Rapper Ordered To Pay Child Support After Modification Request
Popular rapper Ludacris, aka Chris Bridges, was recently ordered to pay the mother of his newborn child $7,000 a month in child support following his request to have the child support amount lowered. The rapper presented documents arguing he could only afford $1,800 a...
Research Underutilized In Homosexual Child Custody Decisions
Child custody decisions may sometimes be difficult but focusing on determining the best interests of the child may make them less so. Research shows that court decisions that favor a heterosexual parent over a homosexual parent in child custody disputes do not take...
Those Divorcing In Midlife Are Not Alone
While divorce may oftentimes carry negative connotations for Florida residents, the process, once decided upon, does not have to be a negative one. As more people are entering divorce in midlife and later in life, there may be different divorce considerations for...
Floridians Advised To Be Knowledgeable And Unemotional In Divorce
The end of a marriage can be a complicated time, and not without disputes, which is why remaining focused and knowledgeable about important divorce legal issues can be important. For every two people getting married, one person is getting divorced and many of these...
Ways To Make The Divorce Process Go Smoothly
Spouses and parents can make some mistakes during the divorce process. Emotions can be difficult to deal with at the end of the marriage, which can lead to negativity in the divorce process. For fathers who are divorcing there may be some important considerations to...
Child Custody Laws May Be Revisited In Favor Of Shared Parenting
Divorce and child custody issues can bring up many emotions which is why it is important that parents fully understand the family law process and the laws that impact them. Lawmakers throughout the country are exploring the idea of shared parenting as advocates argue...
Florida Alimony Reform May Be On Lawmakers’ Agendas Once Again
Alimony reform has been a hot topic in Florida over the past year. It was one of the hottest topics during last year's legislative session. A reform bill was passed but it was vetoed by the governor given fears that the new law would allow spouses to change existing...
Florida Man Facing Jail Time For Non-Payment Of Child Support
Legal options and remedies exist for parties struggling to make required child support payments, as well as for those seeking to collect unpaid child support amounts. A Florida man is facing a charge in another state for failure to pay child support. If convicted of...