Parents are very protective of their children. That is one of the reasons why child custody cases are so difficult. Each parent has a desire to have things go his or her way because he or she feels that is the best option for the child. We know that you are probably...
Paternity fraud happens when a man is being held financially responsible for a child that is not biologically his. While this may seem like an impossibility in the Florida family court system, it likely happens more often than you think. One reason for this is the...
Understanding what happens to the marital debt during and after a divorce is an important part of being prepared for life after the divorce and ensuring you understand what financial obligations you will have to meet. In Florida, what happens to debt depends on...
As a child grows and circumstances change, it might become evident that the child support orders that you are using now might need to be changed. It is possible to seek a child support modification order if your case meets the requirements that are set for this type...
One of the biggest points of contention between divorced parents, when considering child support, can often be the difference between extras and essentials.It's important to note that child support is typically aimed at just the essentials, the things that a child...
For some parents, the thought of having to go through a child custody battle is akin to having their heart ripped out. This is because many parents only want what is best for their child, which they usually believe means that everything in the child's life will be...
Alimony and spousal support are some of the most adversarial issues you may face during your divorce. While many people understand the need for child support, having to pay your ex-spouse money is not as easy to swallow. While under the current Florida laws, permanent...
The question of which parent will be awarded custody after a divorce is never a simple one. Each case is individual and has its own unique set of circumstances that can influence whether sole or joint custody is awarded and who the custodial parent is. Understanding...
Changing your name back to your maiden name after a divorce is a surprisingly controversial subject with those on both sides having strong feelings on the matter. It's asked as part of almost every divorce settlement where one or both party changed their last names...
Divorce can really make you feel as though you're in a whirlwind. You and your soon-to-be ex have been fighting over children, child support, spousal support and property division. You may just feel as though you're ready for the whole thing to be over, so you're...