Domestic violence is a problem that affects many men and women in the United States. Most people are caught off guard by domestic violence and do not see the first act coming. Many people choose to remain in a relationship under the assumption that domestic...
It can be beyond frustrating when your divorce lawyer appears to lack interest in your Family Law related case. Although you understand that your matter is not the only case your lawyer is working on, when it seems like your lawyer is not putting in...
Divorces: when they go wrong, divorces can be downright nightmarish. Your emotions are running high. Everything in your life, from your household to your relationships to your financial situation, is changing quickly. For parents, particularly those of younger children, all of that chaos can be...
As we have discussed in a prior post, adultery is technically illegal under Florida Statute §798.01. In divorce proceedings in the State of Florida, however, adultery typically only plays a small role in divorce proceedings as Florida is a "no-fault" state. However, while infidelity usually does not...
Almost overnight, everything in your life is changing. First, one of your biggest personal relationships is changing forever, as the person that you thought you would be with "til death did you part" won't be a big part of your life anymore. Add on to...
In most cases, everyone involved in a divorce wants to see the ordeal end as quickly as possible. Here are four major causes of delay in the dissolution process. 1. Both Parties Cannot Agree on Terms There is a reason divorce court is notoriously messy. Drafting a...
Child support payments can help to provide a stable life for children in a separated family that they may otherwise not be able to experience. Due to this, it is of utmost importance that child support payments are paid on time to ensure the continued...
If you are the primary caretaker or custodial parent of your child, the child's other parent will most likely be obligated to pay child support. Sometimes, though, in unfortunate situations, the child's other parent may, for whatever reason, not follow through with their obligation to...
The divorce process is rarely a convenient one, but it can be made much easier when both spouses are on the same page about a few critical issues. When both spouses have reached a mutual agreement about time-sharing, parental responsibility, child support, child custody, alimony,...