Category Archives: Family Law
How does the Court Determine the Level of Child Support in a Divorce?
In a divorce that involves children, child support is almost unavoidable. One parent will almost always be required to make payments to the other parent in order to help support their child. But many people going through a divorce don’t understand how the amount of child support is calculated and determined. If you’re going… Read More »
Custody Law: Do I Need to File Anything to Legal Relocate my Child?
In a divorce, it is common for parents to live in different states, making it difficult to decide which parent their children should live with. In Florida, laws provide strict procedures that the parents must follow before moving their children to a different state. Child custody in Florida Florida law aims to give each… Read More »
What Can Go Wrong if you Don’t Have a Divorce Lawyer
Getting a divorce is a complicated legal process. On top of that, it is accompanied by a lot of stress and even sadness. Hiring a lawyer will allow you to take a step back and let a professional to take care of your divorce. If you don’t hire a lawyer, you might be in… Read More »
How to Pick Out the Right Family Law Attorney
Choosing the right family lawyer in a divorce can be difficult, but it is important to choose someone you trust and know will fight for you. It is best to know what you are trying to accomplish in your divorce and whether you and your spouse can come to an agreement or if you… Read More »
What is the DCF and What is a DCF Case
The DFC is the Department of Children and Families in Florida. Any child abuse, abandonment and neglect must be reported to the DFC. The DFC works in the best interest of the children to make sure their homes are safe and to place them somewhere that is safe if they are in any danger…. Read More »
What is the Legal Process of Divorce in Florida?
The state of Florida attempts to make the divorce process as simple and as stress free as possible. Divorce is never easy, so it is important to understand the entire process before you go through it. This article will take you through the steps that should be completed during the process of a divorce. It… Read More »
Who Pays the Bills During a Divorce in Process?
Going through a divorce is a very stressful and trying time for most couples. Dealing with the emotional turmoil a divorce can put on a family while having to sort out payments and bills can add extra unnecessary stress during a split. While everyone’s situation is different, both spouses should agree on how to divide… Read More »
Legal Differences Between Voluntary and Contested Relocation with Children
In today’s economy it has become increasingly common for people to relocate for stable jobs and other financial support. This can become difficult for divorced people who share custody of their children. If a divorced couple that shares custody of their children needs to relocate over 50 miles away from the other parent, a… Read More »
Who Claims the Dependent on Taxes if Parents Have Equal Time Sharing
Sharing custody of a child often leads divorced parents to wonder which parent gets to claim their child on their taxes. Luckily there are federal laws in place that make determining which parent gets a tax break much easier. How a dependence tax deduction is determined Even when parents have shared custody, it rarely… Read More »
How Divorce Affects Your Health
While it is widely known that divorce is both uncomfortable and unenjoyable for those who go through it, many do not know about the health effects divorce can cause. There is much debate about this, but according to prevention.com, divorce can actually cause a slew of health concerns. We will break a few of those… Read More »