Debunking Some Common Divorce Myths
Your decision to get divorced or not get divorced will be influenced by several things, and will be informed by research gathered from many different sources. Unfortunately, both facts and myths creep into this process and influence people's decisions. There will be...
The Role of a Guardian Ad Litem in a Florida Custody Case
Child custody/time sharing cases can bring the worst out of parents since not all know how to handle the stress and emotions that come with them. It is not uncommon for parents to focus on proving to one another who the better parent is to the extent of forgetting to...
What to Do When Your Spouse Serves You With a Default Divorce Judgment
A respondent might fail to respond to a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage for various reasons. Some respondents intentionally choose not to reply due to the emotions that arise when they receive divorce papers. Others fail to answer because of reasons beyond their...
Will My Ex Stop Paying Alimony if I Remarry?
If you have been receiving alimony from your ex-spouse and are now remarrying, you are most probably wondering if your ex-spouse will keep paying alimony. Your ex-spouse, on the other hand, perhaps already knows that you are remarrying. They are probably already...
Types of Adoption in Florida
You can become a parent in many ways, and adoption is one of them. The moment you consider adoption, many questions may cross your mind. One of the most important questions to ask yourself when considering adoption is which type of adoption is most suitable for you....
Know Your Rights as an Unmarried Father in Florida
Couples have children at different moments in their lives, with many bundles of joy coming before formal nuptials. Never assume that visitation or child custody rights are awarded to both parents automatically after a child’s birth. In Florida, the law only...
Can a Child Decide Which Parent to Live With in Custody Proceedings?
One of the most challenging decisions to make during a divorce is which parent will have custody. If parents cannot amicably make this decision, a judge decides after considering several factors. Both parents will usually try their best to prove to the judge why they...
Impact of COVID-19 on Adoption
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly affected many aspects of life for families in the United States and around the world. Many normal seasonal routines have been affected and parents and children of all ages have and are adjusting to new routines and policies, from...
Virtual Hearings in Florida Divorce Cases
Back in April, Florida was considered to be a highly stressed-out state, according to a statistical study by a personal finance website called Wallethub that was noted at the time by the Times-Union’s Jacksonville.com. Among the factors that contributed significantly...
When and How Child Support Payments End
The legal obligation to financially support a child begins at birth of the child, but most people, especially married couples, do not think about this duty because the child is folded into the household and becomes a part of daily life. Financial obligations take on a...
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