Get a Will and Make Sure it Reflects Your Wishes Your Last Will and Testament should reflect your wishes and, when administered at probate court, you wishes should be respected. However, Florida law places certain limitations on our ability to disown family members. Disinheriting A Spouse You cannot completely disinherit…
Parents have a legal obligation to financially support their children under Florida law. The amount of child support is usually calculated through the Florida Child Support Guidelines. The guidelines calculate child support based upon the income of the parents, the number of overnights exercised under the parenting plan, and the…
Businesses are often intertwined with divorce litigation. As a Florida business owner, you likely worked hard over a long time to build your business. The idea of losing it due to a divorce is deeply unsettling, and you probably want to do everything you can to keep the business once…
Although family members do not plan to raise the children of others, relatives are often called upon by parents who are simply unable to provide care for a child. This could be the case for any number of reasons, including: Child abuse Child neglect Abandonment Death of a parent A…
In a Florida divorce, the court will divide “marital” assets and liabilities. The law refers to this as “equitable distribution.” In distributing the assets, the court is expected to treat both spouses fairly and equitably, although not always equally or the same. Each party should receive a similar value of…
National Child Abuse Prevention Month, also known as Child Abuse Prevention Month, is an annual observance in the United States to raise awareness of child abuse, abandonment and neglect. April has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States since 1983. The goal is to encourage communities to…
There is also no mandatory timeframe for how long a divorce will take. The specific facts and circumstances of your case will determine the duration of your Florida divorce. Here are the two biggest variables that can result in a short divorce case, or alternatively, result in protracted divorce litigation:…
Estate planning is a difficult, emotional topic, but it’s essential for every family to have these conversations. Unless you’re certain that your parents have an up-to-date will and a plan for what should happen in the event of their passing, you shouldn’t assume everything will be taken care of. Questions?…
COVID vaccines are rolling out to nursing homes across the country, signaling the beginning of the end of the pandemic. Once your loved one has had both doses of the vaccine, you may be able to visit them, but precautions are still necessary. In today’s post, we will answer some…
FLORIDA PATERNITY CASES: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Paternity cases are legal actions to establish rights to a child when the parents were not married. Here are some frequently asked questions about Florida paternity actions, answered by a child custody attorney. Why should a person file a paternity case at court? Paternity…
