Protecting And Taking Care Of You
When parents in Florida divorce or separate, they need to come up with a parenting plan that can outline the responsibilities of both parents. Time-sharing is one of the most important aspects of a parenting plan because it outlines how much time each parent spends...
A high-asset divorce in Florida does not automatically result in a 50-50 split. Courts use equitable distribution, which means the judge must review the property, debt and financial history to decide what result is fair. The court first separates marital and separate...
Florida courts start with a presumption that equal time-sharing is in a child's best interests, but that presumption can be overcome with evidence. A parent who wants a different schedule usually must show why a 50-50 arrangement would not serve the child's needs in...
When parents separate, creating a plan for their children quickly becomes one of the most important and emotional parts of the process. Florida courts typically require parents to attempt mediation before allowing a judge to make the final call on timesharing and...
One of the most common concerns parents have during a divorce is whether their child will have to become involved in the legal process. Many parents worry that their attorney will need to interview their son or daughter or ask them to choose between their parents....
One of the simplest things that can lead to an increase in divorce odds is when couples do not spend enough time together. This is not to say that time alone is always a bad thing, but too much time apart can cause a relationship to begin to deteriorate. One way that...
Parents who are splitting up can’t avoid communicating with each other forever. Instead, they have to find ways that they can have productive discussions with each other. This is the only way they can talk about schedules, school events, medical appointments,...
Yes, your child may be able to have a say in the custody decision during a divorce case. But it is important to point out that they cannot make this decision on their own. The court is not going to ask them to choose which parent to live with, for example, and allow...
Once you have been served with legal paperwork in Florida, the law typically gives you 20 days to respond. This is a relatively short timeframe, so it is important to act quickly. In a divorce case, there may be steps you want to take before you respond. Perhaps you...
Divorcing spouses need to work out arrangements for their economic separation. They must divide both their property and their debts. The home where spouses live together may be their most valuable joint asset and may also be the collateral for their most significant...
