Explore the ins and outs of Summary Administration under Florida Probate Rules with our team at The Wheeler Firm. In this guide, we will help simplify the process for estates qualifying for this expedited option and how we can help you navigate it. Contact our team today to ensure your…
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At the hearing, you will have the opportunity to present your evidence and argue your case. The other parent will also have the opportunity to present their evidence and argue their case in defense. In child support cases, it is imperative to have adequate pay verification through pay stubs, bank…
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If you are ordered to pay child support in Florida, you may be able to modify the amount if there has been a substantial change in circumstances. A change in circumstances can take many forms, including a change in income for either parent, a change in the timesharing schedule, or…
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A durable power of attorney (DPOA) is a legal document that gives one person (the agent) the authority to make decisions on behalf of another person (the principal). This can include decisions about the principal’s finances, property, and other legal matters. DPOAs are especially valuable in Florida because they can…
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On June 30th, 2023, Governor DeSantis made headlines by signing SB 1416 into law. This law introduced significant changes to three critical Florida statutes: Alimony statute, Section 61.08, FS “Supportive relationship” statute, Section 61.14, FS Child timesharing statute, Section 61.13, FS In this blog post, we focus on the dramatic…
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Child support is designed to ensure that children have the financial resources they need to thrive. In Florida, the courts play an important role in enforcing child support orders. If You Need Help with Child Support If you are a parent who is owed child support, or if you are…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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