How Does an Unmarried Parent See Their Child(ren), if the Mother Is Not Allowing Visitation?
If you are an unmarried father, and the mother is refusing you visitation with your child, there are legal steps you can take to ensure you get your visitation/time sharing rights. You can file a Petition to Establish Paternity, Custody, and Child Su...
Read MoreWhat Will Happen to Alimony If Senate Bill 250 Passes?
Currently in the legislature is Senate Bill 250. Experts in the field anticipate some changes to permanent alimony. A change to permanent alimony was passed by the legislature 2 years ago but the Governor vetoed the bill; and there were no changes in...
Read MoreWhy Is It Important to Decide at the Time of Your Divorce Whether to Keep Your Name or Go Back to Your Maiden Name?
At the time of filing the petition of dissolution of marriage, you must plead that you want to go back to your maiden name if that is what you wish to do. If you want to keep your current name, you do not have to do anything. If you do not plead rega...
Read MoreMake Sure You Have a Happy Thanksgiving
Holidays are stressful enough without having to worry about holiday visitation with the kids. It is critical when you enter into a Marital Settlement Agreement or Mediation Agreement regarding custody and visitation that you have the holiday schedule...
Read MoreWhat Will Happen to Child Custody if Senate Bill 250 (Sb 250) Passes?
This bill would amend Florida Statute 61.13(3) on October 1, 2016; creating a presumption that approximately equal time-sharing with minor child(ren) by both parents is presumed to be in the best interest of the child. There is currently no such pres...
Read MoreWhat is Collaborative Divorce?
The Collaborative conflict alternative resolution model is defined as a method of resolving dispute through structured assistance of collaborative professionals including lawyers, mental health professionals, and financial planners.[1] The parties an...
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