If you divorce your spouse in the state of Florida, you may be ordered to pay alimony. Alimony payments can vary based on a variety of factors, including your current income and that of your spouse. Grounds For Appealing an Alimony Ruling If you plan to appeal...
A time-sharing schedule is a common element to a joint custody agreement. Unfortunately, many parents find themselves in a situation where the other co-parent doesn’t honor the set schedule. This can be extremely frustrating to the co-parent who wants to accept the plan and see...
From time to time we will receive calls regarding a Domestic Violence matter in which it is the Defendant's first offense and the witness either recants prior testimony or simply refuses to testify and/or cooperate with the prosecution. The best case scenario in a case...
When a couple separates or divorces yet share children, it is common for one parent to be granted the majority of the time-sharing (physical custody) responsibilities of the children and the other ordered to support them financially. Child support was created to help children and...
Mistakes happen in life, and, unfortunately, some of those mistakes lead to criminal charges or records. In some cases, however, it is possible to have a record expunged so that your criminal history is no longer public record. When this occurs in the legal...
When a separation occurs, one of the first things that parents consider is how their children are going to be impacted. Where are the kids going to live, who will they spend their time with and what is going to change for them? Child custody...
When separating from a spouse you have many issues you deal with on a daily basis. Of these issues, alimony payments are one of the most present and painful for many divorcees. This process can be emotionally grueling and financially stressful, making it a hard...
Divorces are stressful, and attorneys are there to help. Your family law attorney is there to provide you with the support that you need - we have a fiduciary responsibility to focus on the advancement of your interests. However, the sad reality is that not...
Separation and divorce are never planned and most often come as a surprise to one or both involved parties. As such, meeting with a family law attorney for the first time can be confusing, overwhelming and just downright scary. The first time you meet an...