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Category Archives: Family Law

Florida risk protection orders may not be enough

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

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 be enough to truly be free from the abuse, especially if… Read More »

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Can my ex and I work out our custody schedule outside of court?

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

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 award joint custody, where both parents will share physical… Read More »

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The four types of alimony in Florida

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

The issue of alimony is often the most fought-over divorce legal issue between couples going through a divorce. After all, it seems only natural that one spouse would be hesitant or even loathe to pay alimony while the other spouse may see alimony as a necessary component of their post-divorce life. Florida law recognizes… Read More »

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How will mediation work in my family law dispute?  

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

The Polk County courts who hear family law cases are going to require those involved to try family law mediation before taking a dispute before a judge. While there are some exceptions to this policy, a Lakeland resident dealing with a family law case should prepare for mediation to be part of the process… Read More »

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What is considered income for child support computations?

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Parents in Florida must share in the continued financial support of their kids after they separate or divorce. Their duties for child support are based on the state’s adoption of the income shares model, which promotes maintaining a child’s level of support at what it would have been if their parents had stayed together…. Read More »

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When can an existing child support order be modified?

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Child support is essential to making sure a child has the financial support that they need to live a healthy, well-rounded life. However, a parent’s life can change warranting a modification of an existing child support order. Either the paying parent or the receiving parent can request a review of an existing support order… Read More »

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How can I establish paternity in Florida?

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Families in Lakeland come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes a child is born to unmarried parents who later break up. When this happens, if the child’s mother wants to pursue child support or if the child’s father wants to pursue visitation or custody rights, paternity needs to be established. Two ways unmarried parents… Read More »

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