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If you are facing off in court against the other parent of your child, chances are you didn’t get to that point because your relationship as parents is going smoothly. Whether the case is between ex-spouses or those who were never married at all, it can seem...
There can be a hefty price tag on your divorce. And we’re not talking about legal representation and court costs. We’re talking about the outcome of your property division and spousal support matters. Although you should be entitled to a fair distribution of the...
Most Florida drivers know that some stretches of road are more dangerous than others. And many of us imagine that our state's roadways are more dangerous than those in other states. A recent study lends weight to this suspicion. In fact, it found that the most...
Many Floridians expect that the process of obtaining a divorce means hours and days spent arguing with the other spouse about child custody, child support, alimony and asset division. While such arguments frequently occur, Florida lawyers and the courts have devised a...
Who does not like having a glass of wine at their Thanksgiving dinner, eggnog at the family Christmas celebration or champagne on New Year’s Eve? The holidays are here in Lakeland and for most people this means enjoying a drink responsibly. Still, some people take...
Being the victim of a car accident can derail your entire life. You may suffer from debilitating injuries and face weeks or months of healing and recuperation. Some injuries may even be permanent. Your injuries could require a hospital stay or ongoing medical...
It can take time to get a divorce. Florida, like other states, has residency requirements stating how long you or your spouse need to reside in the state before you can complete your divorce. Many states also require spouses seeking a divorce to go through a waiting...
Our state takes domestic violence seriously. Indeed, Florida has risk protection orders to help safeguard families from their familial abusers. And, this blog posted, recently covered RPOs in detail. However, what many DV victims do not realize is that an RPO may not...
Many of us have heard stories about Florida parents fighting for custody of their kids in court. Once both parents have stated their respective cases, the judge will make a final decision as to child custody and visitation arrangements. In many cases, the court will...
When people think of the word “division” in a Florida divorce, they might automatically be referring to property and who will get what as part of the divorce. The court will use equitable distribution to come to what it believes is a fair outcome with dividing...