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Does the Court Split Everything 50/50 in Divorce?
Florida courts split assets equitably in divorce, first distinguishing between marital and non-marital property. In doing so, courts try to distribute assets equally, unless there is good reason not to. Factors Judge Considers A Florida judge will consider many factors in deciding how to split a couple’s assets in divorce, including but not limited… Read More »
Dealing with Marital Debt during Divorce
In addition to couples having to deal with property division when they are going through a divorce, division of marital debt is yet another issue that they must either agree upon or have a court decide on for them. Similarly to the division of property and assets, Florida courts will split up marital debt… Read More »
How Does Being Unmarried Change My Legal Obligations and Rights?
Although a child’s parents are obligated to financially support that child (regardless of whether they are married or not), unmarried parents do not share in some of the automatic legal protection that comes with marriage. If you are an unmarried parent, it is crucial to understand both your rights and obligations, as sometimes people… Read More »
Child Visitation Rights in Florida
Having to deal with a child custody dispute is never easy. When these issues are also coupled with all of the emotional turmoil that goes along with divorce, it makes taking care of yourself and your loved ones even more difficult. During these times, it is crucial to educate yourself about state child visitation… Read More »
Dealing With Relocation in Shared Custody Cases
Child custody situations and working out arrangements regarding child visitation, time-sharing, and shared responsibilities is already difficult enough without having to go back to court to deal with relocation issues. If the move is beyond a certain distance, depending upon your particular time-sharing schedule, it could potentially decrease the amount of time one parent… Read More »
Important Family Law Resources in Florida
Family law cases deal with issues related to separation and divorce, child custody and support, alimony and property division, paternity, adoption, and more. Experienced family law attorneys can help take you through the legal steps to guide you through family law concerns, but we also work with local agencies and community services to provide… Read More »
Supporting Your Child During Divorce
Many parents going through legal separation or divorce are concerned about it affecting their children, whether the children are five, 10, or 15, years old. There are numerous studies indicating that divorce can affect a child’s levels of dependence and independence, behavioral issues, and security. It’s understandable why a child might feel as though… Read More »
Do Grandparents have Rights to their Grandchildren?
If you reside in Florida and your adult son or daughter is facing a divorce involving minor children, it is important to understand that you may have certain rights to your grandchildren. Under Florida’s laws, grandparents who want child visitation rights may petition the divorce court for a visitation schedule. The Florida courts will… Read More »
