Going through a divorce is tough enough, but what happens if you need to relocate for a fresh start? If you have children, moving can become even more complex. It's not as easy as calling a moving van and just going. But by understanding the rules and having competent legal...
PLANNING ON A DIVORCE? 10 MISTAKES TO AVOID
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE. Divorce is hard on everyone involved. Spouses, partners, children..even extended families face a jumble of emotions. Although this is common and is to be expected, all this can lead to mistakes that can have long-lasting effects, emotionally and financially. Below are...
Good Dad Act: Unmarried Dads Get Easier Route To Formalize Fatherhood
A new law in Florida makes it easier for unmarried fathers to be legally recognized as the child's parent, with all the rights and responsibilities that come with it. Previously, unmarried fathers had to go through a lengthy and expensive process to establish paternity in court. But the new law,...
My Partner Is Pretending He/She Doesn’t Make Any Money To Avoid Paying Alimony. What Can I Do?
Divorce is fraught with all sorts of challenges for everyone involved and rarely brings out the best in anyone. Sadly, it is not uncommon for one spouse to try to turn the situation to their advantage, especially when it comes to alimony payments. If you suspect that your spouse is...
How To Establish Paternity In Florida
Navigating through Florida paternity laws can be a puzzling task, even for those well-versed in legal matters. This complexity stems from the multiple routes available to establish paternity, each with its own set of rules that can change based on specific situations. What is Paternity? Paternity is the legal relationship...
ESTABLISHING PATERNITY UNDER FLORIDA LAW
HOW IS PATERNITY DETERMINED IN FLORIDA? If a mother is married, the mother's husband at birth is the legal father of the child. If the mother is unmarried when the child is born, but later marries the child's father, the husband becomes the legal father. But if the child is...
PATERNITY IN A NUTSHELL
Paternity laws vary from state to state making it difficult for parents to know what to expect. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions regarding Florida paternity laws. I CHILDREN BORN OUTSIDE MARRIAGE The Mother is the natural guardian of a child born out of wedlock and is...