With the recent lifting of the stay on gay marriage in Florida, many homosexual couples flocked to their local county courthouses to tie the knot on January 6. Judge Hinkle had declared unconstitutional the state referendum passed by voters in 2008 which had declared only heterosexual marriage to be valid in Florida. He then immediately… Read More >
How is Property Divided in a Florida Divorce?
Many people struggle with the division of assets in a divorce. Since certain possessions take on a sentimental value while others have a real monetary value, it can be difficult to decide how to “equitably divide” this property. First, it is important to note that the two parties will have marital and non-marital property. Non-marital… Read More >
Questions to Ask during your Initial Consultation
Many attorneys offer an initial consultation to learn about their potential client and their potential case. For a family law matter, it may be a question about your spouse, children, assets, and other relevant information that will come out at trial. But this consultation also gives the client a chance to speak to a lawyer… Read More >
How Will I Pay for a South Florida Family Law Attorney?
One of the biggest worries that many clients have when they begin divorce proceedings is paying for their West Palm Beach Divorce Attorney. They worry that their lawyer will charge a huge sum of money which may be difficult for a man or woman who suddenly has to find new housing, buy new furniture, etc. While legal… Read More >
Florida Child Custody and Visitation Attorney Discusses Supervised Visitation Programs
Many parents struggle with the issue of visitation because of fear of violence or psychological harm to their child by the other parent. In cases where the danger is not severe enough to cut off visitation entirely and when no friend or family member can help, a parent may wish to seek out a neutral… Read More >
Divorce Lawyer in West Palm Beach Gives Practical Advice on Post-Divorce Observation of Birthdays and Holidays, Part 2
When a relationship unravels and two people no longer live together, there are legal as well as practical consequences that affect not only them, but also their children. The reality of the breakup often is felt most keenly on special days such as birthdays and holidays. Children especially can be subject to negative feelings and… Read More >
South Florida Child Custody Lawyer Analyzes the Matter of Religion in the Context of Child Custody
When parents with different religious beliefs separate, the question of religion in the context of a child’s upbringing becomes complicated. In Florida, rather than awarding legal and physical custody to one or both parents, the court will approve a parenting plan that provides details on all issues related to the raising of the child, including… Read More >
South Florida Child Custody Lawyer Gives Practical Advice on Post-Divorce Observation of Birthdays and Holidays, Part 1
For parents who have been recently divorced, and even for those who have been divorced for a long time, birthdays and holidays can prove challenging. Old traditions based on the former family structure have to be abandoned or altered to accommodate the new situation. Though difficult, this transition to a new life does not have… Read More >
Establishing Paternity in Florida
Many of us have seen talk shows that feature dramatic tests from women seeking to determine whether a man is or isn’t the father of her child. While this might make for compelling daytime television, it is actually an important matter of law. Establishing paternity in Florida allows a woman to potentially collect child support,… Read More >
West Palm Beach Child Support Lawyer Discusses Effect of Parental Income Increase on Support Obligation
Florida Statute 61.30 provides guidelines for the award of child support to a custodial parent. The “obligor” under the support order is generally the parent with whom the child spends less time. Although the law provides guidelines and the courts use a Child Support Guidelines Worksheet to calculate the support amount, there is some room for… Read More >
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