Category Archives: Family Law
Attorney’s Fees in Florida Family Law Cases
One of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions in Florida family law cases is whether one party can be required to pay the other party’s attorney’s fees. Individuals facing divorce or child custody proceedings often assume that attorney’s fees are automatically awarded, particularly when one spouse earns more income or controls more assets. Florida law,… Read More »
When Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in Florida?
Parents involved in a Florida divorce or paternity case often ask whether their child can choose which parent to live with. This question usually arises when a child expresses a strong preference for one parent or resists time-sharing with the other. While the concern is understandable, Florida law does not permit a minor child… Read More »
Does Florida Recognize Pet Custody in Divorces?
Many Tampa residents own pets, and for pet owners, those pets are part of the family. According to data from the American Veterinary Medical Association, more than 45 percent of US households own dogs, and more than 32 percent of US households own cats. In total, more than 100 million households in the country… Read More »
Can I Choose Annulment Instead of Divorce?
When a marriage in the Tampa area is not working, one or both of the spouses may be considering their options for ending their legal relationship. For a wide variety of reasons, married couples often want to know if they can have their marriage annulled rather than going through the divorce process. In some… Read More »
Modifying a Divorce Decree in Florida
Florida divorce cases are finalized with a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage. Typically, a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage outlines the terms of the divorce. If the parties enter into an agreement, the Final Judgment will outlines the parties’ agreement regarding property division, alimony, timesharing (child custody or visitation), child support, and… Read More »
Steps To Take When Creating a Prenuptial Agreement
A prenuptial agreement, or a prenup, is a legal contract that two people sign before marriage. Prenuptial agreements are getting more popular, especially among millennials. Usually, this contract lists all the property each person owns and the debts they owe. It outlines the terms and conditions associated with dividing the property and debts if… Read More »
Talking to Your Partner About a Prenuptial Agreement
A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a legal document that outlines how a couple’s assets and debts will be divided if the marriage ends in divorce. It also addresses a couple’s financial responsibilities during the marriage. A prenup can also address other matters, such as alimony and inheritance. Discussing a prenuptial agreement with your… Read More »
Parental Alienation
Timesharing cases can be challenging and emotional for everyone involved. The situation can get even more difficult and emotional if parental alienation is involved. Often, allegations of parental alienation occur in high-conflict timesharing cases. Parental alienation can play a huge role in timesharing disputes, and it is vital that parents understand the legal consequences… Read More »
Parental Child Abduction From Country
America is a place where people from all over the world come together. Because there are people from all over the globe in the United States, it has become common to find couples with ties to other countries. These marriages can offer unique opportunities to people. However, when a marriage between people from different… Read More »
Modification of Child Support in Florida
According to Florida law, both parents are legally obligated to financially support their children. This is true regardless of whether the parents are married or not. When parents get a divorce or separate, the court uses a specific calculation to determine the amount of child support one parent will pay to the other. Like… Read More »