The Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA) is an enactment that was established on December 28, 1980, under Title 28 of the United States Code § 1738A. This federal United States law was developed to meet national standards for the assertion of child custody jurisdiction. The...
An engagement is an exciting and bliss-filled time in a person’s life. Even more exciting is the wedding that will soon follow. Many couples are so in love that the farthest thing from their mind pre-marriage is the writing of a prenuptial agreement. The idea...
Every divorce is different for everyone involved. No two couples are alike, so of course, no two divorces are identical. And there are a plethora of reasons why the divorce experience is wildly different for each former spouse: emotions run wild and affect everyone differently,...
Divorce is a difficult, emotionally draining and time intensive process for everyone involved. Although we all would like to think our marriages will last forever, sometimes it simply does not work out. In fact, up to 40% of married couples end their marriage in divorce....
Child Custody Basics Cases that concern parents as opposing parties vying for "custody" of their kids present distinct issues for one and all involved. Sentiments frequently run high, particularly if the custody case is being worked out in the midst of a divorce. Florida child custody...
People get married for plenty of reasons, from love to security and stability to family and finances. It isn't exactly controversial to say that no one gets married to get divorced. The process can be messy and damaging, and isn’t fun for anyone. And yet,...
There are various reasons why someone may want to change their name legally. It may be due to a recent marriage or divorce, or simply because you no longer want to be known as your current name. Whatever your reason may be there is a...
Divorce and separation proceedings can often become very messy. These unfortunate legal happenings lead to the juggling and moving around of valuable assets, which can cause both parties a lot of stress. Perhaps more than any other task in the proceedings, the custody of children...
Often times when undergoing the process of a legal family matter such as a divorce, adoption, or custody, to name a few, you may need to sign documents before a Notary Public in Miami, Florida. The purpose of having a document notarized is to provide...