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Many individuals who may be considering divorce in Florida may have heard terms such as "divorce mediation" and "collaborative divorce." Divorces in Florida go through the mediation process first because it allows for agreements to be reached in a manner that can...
There are five different types of alimony that may be awarded in Florida. Alimony is commonly referred to as spousal support. A number of factors are used to determine the amount and length of alimony in Florida. Many individuals going through the divorce process may...
Any divorce can quickly become complex, but a high-asset divorce may have certain special complexities. Couples going through a high asset divorce may wonder what to expect and what are some important considerations they should pay attention to during their high asset...
Paternity and determining paternity is an important part of the family law legal process. Paternity is always an issue when children are born to unmarried parents. Before a father can obtain rights to his child, including custody and visitation, paternity must be...
Many families build their families through adoption . As a result, it can be helpful for anyone considering adoption in Florida to understand some important facts to determine if adoption is the decision they want to make. In the US, there are more than 100,000...
Grandparents' rights in Florida received a lot of attention over the past year. Grandparents' visitation and custody rights can be a challenging and sensitive issue for both parents and grandparents. In order to protect and act on their rights, grandparents must...
Property division is one of the primary concerns for many couples going through a divorce. With property division, couples, or a court, have to determine which assets are deemed marital and non-marital assets so that they can be divided accordingly. The couple's...
Property division is one of the primary concerns for many couples going through a divorce. With property division, couples, or a court, have to determine which assets are deemed marital and non-marital assets so that they can be divided accordingly. The couple's...
Gay marriage became legal in Florida a year ago, which is causing some Floridians to look back, and to look forward, at the impact on Florida communities and marriage itself. Hundreds of same-sex couples have been married in Florida over the past year. While the...
In family law, visitation generally refers to the time a noncustodial parent spends with his or her children. Child custody arrangements often address issues related to legal custody and physical custody, and each of these elements can be shared with the other parent...