Debunking Common Myths About Parental Responsibility and Time-Sharing in Florida
Florida stopped using the term 'child custody' in 2008 and now uses the terms' parental responsibility' and 'time-sharing.' Many myths abound about parental responsibility and time-sharing in Florida. As a parent in Florida, you might find that what you believe to be...
Tips for Successful Co-Parenting After Divorce
In Florida, the law favors parents remaining active in their children’s lives after divorce. Therefore, courts prefer seeing time-sharing and parenting plans that provide both parents with equal access to the child. Only in a few circumstances would the courts prefer...
When is Marital Property Divided Unequally in Divorce?
In Florida, marital property is divided between divorcing parties equitably. Generally, marital property is any property acquired during a marriage. However, it is possible for even property acquired before a marriage to be considered marital property. For example, if...
How Long Do You Have to Be Separated to File a Divorce?
As divorce attorneys in Florida, we get many clients asking how long they have to be separated before they can bring forward a petition for divorce. People usually ask this question because, in the United States, many states require spouses to be separated for a...
Dating During Your Florida Divorce
If you are considering dating someone else while your Florida divorce is pending, you might be wondering whether that is even legal. Perhaps you are wondering, “Even if it is legal to date during a Florida divorce, is it a good idea to do so?” So, can you date during...
Six Myths About Child Support in Florida Debunked
Unfortunately, there are still many myths about child support in the United States. This is especially true in the state of Florida. Child support laws in Florida are complicated and constantly changing, and this could be one of the main reasons for the confusion....
Top Four Mistakes Parents Make in Timesharing Cases
Usually, for parents going through a divorce, the hardest part is agreeing on the children's timesharing and parenting plan arrangement. Often, timesharing cases are contentious. With that said, it is unfortunate to note that sometimes, parents make matters worse by...
Understanding the Basics of Permanent Alimony in Florida
Sometimes, Florida courts order one party to give financial support to the other party after a divorce. This form of court-ordered support is known as alimony. In Florida, there are generally five types of alimony. They include bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative,...
Collaborative Divorce in Florida
When people think about divorce, they think of lengthy and messy court battles. However, many divorcing couples nowadays are able to settle their divorce matters without going to court. If you are about to get a divorce, you should know that you have the option of...
Some Crucial Information on Florida Adoption Home Studies
If you are thinking about adopting a child, you have most likely heard about adoption home studies. But, the chances are, you do not quite understand what adoption home studies are. To many people, adoption home studies are about determining if a house is safe for a...
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