Recent Blog Posts
What is a Guardian ad Litem?
A Guardian ad Litem is a person appointed by the court whose job is to investigate the the household and look further into a situation beyond the courtroom. After looking into a situation, the Guardian ad Litem would return to the court, advising on issues like where the children should live, whether the children… Read More »
What to Expect in Divorce Court
Unfortunate as it is, relationships can deteriorate over time, to the extent that the two spouses agree the best solution is to go their own ways. When a marriage deteriorates in this manner, the result is typically a divorce, which is the legal dissolution of a marriage and all of the assets associated with… Read More »
Does Infidelity Affect your Florida Divorce Case?
Divorce is usually an unpleasant experience, but it can be made worse when infidelity is involved. Infidelity or adultery can make a sensitive divorce case even more complex. How does infidelity affect divorce cases in the state of Florida? Every case is different. Rulings in divorces are case-specific and depend on unique situations. In regards to… Read More »
Should a Florida Man with Dementia Be Able to File for Divorce?
A $10 million lawsuit occurring in Florida currently is rooted in the question, “should a man with dementia be able to file for divorce?” The man with dementia, who is worth more than $10 million, is caught in the middle between his children and wife. The man decided to divorce his wife, but the… Read More »
New Proposed Bill Aims to Change Florida Alimony
The House Bill HB-455 aims to change the Florida alimony procedures and processes in many ways. Florida lawmakers previously tried to alter the Florida alimony law in 2013 with a bill that was ultimately vetoed by Governor Rick Scott. The biggest alteration HB-455 proposes is to eliminate permanent alimony altogether, including durational and rehabilitative… Read More »
What Every Father Should Know About Paternity Leave
As many people know, expecting and new mothers are generally granted some form of paid maternity leave to spend time at home with the newborn baby. In fact, most states require employers to give new mothers a regulated amount of paid maternity leave. Social studies have shown that parents spending more time washing, changing… Read More »
What Factors go into Determining Child Custody?
There are many things the court may look at when trying to determine child custody. Every case is different, so there is no perfect list when it comes to this. There are, however, a few things that are usually found in a court’s list vetting the ideal home for the child. Parents’ ability to… Read More »
Determining Child Support When a Parent Makes Commission
When parent separations occur, the state of Florida makes all decisions based on the best interests of the children. In fact, Florida decided it is the right of all children to maintain constant support from both parents until the age of 18. This includes child support. Determining child support can seem complicated, especially when… Read More »
Do I Need a Parenting Plan?
In any divorce case where minor children are involved, Florida’s priority is always the children. In Florida, it is the right of all children to receive support from both parents, financial and other, until the age of 18. That being said, when parents are separating, the state requires a parenting plan when time-sharing of… Read More »
Possible Consequences of Failing to Pay Child Support in Florida
In the state of Florida, every child has the right to financial support from both their mother and father until the age of 18. Sometimes, that law is not always followed by the parent who is ordered to pay child support, and their child support becomes overdue or unpaid. Florida automatically deducts child support… Read More »