We will begin with the governing statute, section 741.30, Florida Statutes, which authorizes circuit courts to issue an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence when a petitioner proves victimization or reasonable cause to believe that he or she is in imminent danger of becoming a...
Child custody during military deployment Florida is governed by a specialized legal framework designed to protect both the child’s stability and the rights of servicemember parents. Military service frequently requires relocation, extended travel, and overseas deployment, which can complicate existing parenting plans and timesharing schedules....
Qualify for Divorce in Florida There are two topics that you should discuss with your prospective Florida attorney at the beginning of your divorce consultation in order to determine if you qualifications for filing for divorce in Florida. The first topic that you should discuss is which...
Net Income for Child Support in Florida is the foundational calculation that determines how much a parent will pay or receive under Florida’s statutory child support guidelines. In Miami-Dade County and throughout the State of Florida, courts must strictly apply section 61.30, Florida Statutes, to...
Out of State Adoption We are frequently asked questions regarding out of state adoption, or adoptions (placements) that involve the placement of a child where one of the parties (the parents or the child) is not located within the state. Under Florida Adoption Law, a person who primarily...
Florida Divorce Process Essentials The divorce process is never easy and can take some time getting used to. In the interim, it's best to know exactly what you are facing to be adequately prepared for what's to come. Here are a few things to consider when...
Does it Matter Who Files First in a Florida Divorce? Either party to a Florida Divorce *can* file first. Strategically, however, there are a few things that you should consider. Choice of Forum The single largest benefit of filing first in a Florida divorce is that you are...
Income Deduction Orders If you are currently going through a Florida divorce and are supposed to receive child support and/or alimony - you should be aware of Income Deduction Orders. Put simply, it is an order issued by a judge through which the parent who is...
How Long Does a Contested Divorce Take in Florida? One of the first questions a person considering divorce has when they first contact us is "how long does a divorce take?". The fact is is that there really isn't a set time in which any divorce must...