In Florida, when a couple decides to divorce, equitable distribution rules are followed concerning property division. In addition, an alimony award may also be considered. Alimony can be granted to either spouse based on the needs of the recipient spouse and the...
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Florida Woman Receives Substantial Divorce Settlement
The family law process seeks to provide a guide to couples and families working through the difficulties associated with divorce. This process was utilized in a recent Florida case that has one woman on firm financial footing. A south Florida mother, and former model,...
Divorce Litigation Can Be Complex But Proper Guidance Helps
Because life can oftentimes be complex, divorce can also sometimes be complex. Divorces may involve complex family law issues that are part of the divorce process which is it important to understand how to properly approach. Complex family law issues can include...
How Are Medical Expenses Handled In Child Support Situations?
When approaching child support, parents may wonder what they will be required to pay and how medical expenses, for instance, will be handled under their child support arrangement. In general, parents are required to provide for the support of their children. Child...
Avoiding Common Divorce-Related Mistakes
During the divorce legal process, there are a number of important concerns ranging from property division to child custody that couples must consider. Because so much is on the line for divorcing couples, it is helpful to understand and avoid common divorce-related...
It is Important To Understand Florida Relocation Rules
Sharing custody of children can be difficult as parents negotiate time-sharing, visitation and other child custody-related concerns. Where children will reside and whether parents will share joint custody or one parent will have sole physical custody of the children...
Understanding Issues And Concerns For Same Sex Parents
There has been some controversy concerning the rights of same sex couples and parents, and the legal status of same sex parents, in Florida recently. Same sex couples and families can face unique parenting challenges. When same sex partners begin a family they may...
Florida Supreme Court Makes Important Prenuptial Agreement Ruling
A recent Florida Supreme Court ruling has been noted as a decision that will clarify previous prenuptial agreement confusion spanning decades. The Florida Supreme Court ruled that a voluntarily executed prenuptial agreement was valid even though the terms turned out...
The Process Of Establishing Paternity In Florida
Paternity of a child may be established several different ways in Florida. A man is presumed to be the father of the child if he was married to the mother of the child at the time of the child's conception or birth; if the mother of the child was unmarried at the time...
Grandparents’ Rights Receive Continuing Focus And Attention
The issue of grandparents' rights can be a serious, sensitive and emotional issue, especially since the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren can be a special relationship. Because of the relationship grandparents have with the parents of their...