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…
Divorce is tough. It’s a difficult time emotionally, and you have a lot to do as you begin a new life after the marriage. One of those “to-do” items should always be to reevaluate your estate plan. If you need an estate planning attorney in Okaloosa County, Walton County, or…
Relocating with children after a divorce can be a difficult process for various reasons. On a personal level, children become grounded in their communities and schools, and they enjoy familiar faces around every corner. Despite this stability, child relocation is a reality, and the reasons to relocate vary from case…
Adoption is a wonderful opportunity to expand your family. The path to adoption can take many turns, and every case is unique. Below are some common questions we get as adoption attorneys. WHAT IS AN ADOPTION? An adoption is the process whereby a non-biological parent becomes a legal parent of…
From a Divorce Attorney: What is Co-parenting? Co-parenting is when two parents work together cooperatively for the child’s best interests. The following language comes from Florida Statue 61.21.: “A large number of children experience the separation or divorce of their parents each year. Parental conflict related to divorce is a…
