While every relationship starts with the best of intentions and an expectation to stay together through thick and thin, things don’t always turn out that way. Unmarried individuals who share a child can run into several complications, should they choose to separate and still decide how to raise a child. It is always best to [..]
The attorneys at Watson | Henderlite, Family law attorneys are still working for you during these uncertain times. We know that family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and timesharing disputes do not end during the safer at home orders. In fact, we know many people are not safer at home. Our attorneys are available [..]
As your marriage comes to its end, you’ll be faced with numerous financial obligations. To better understand your own finances and how to handle splitting monetary assets and debt in a divorce, it’s important to consult with an experienced family law firm in Jacksonville. Doing so will help protect your rights and your assets when [..]
When it comes to divorces and family law matters involving military families, there are many complexities that separate these from typical family law situations. Some of the many unique factors include military pensions, pay scales, base housing allowances, relocations, and custody of deployed parents. If you are in the service or are part of a [..]
Choosing the best Jacksonville family law firm to represent you is a critical decision, so you want to make sure you’re asking the right questions when consulting with an attorney. The basic question you may want to start with is, “Why do I need a family law attorney in the first place?” It’s very important [..]
The end of a marriage is often a stressful and emotional experience. Despite all efforts to avoid it, you may still find yourself facing divorce. In some cases, it isn’t easy to decide how to move forward and split your assets. That’s why it’s important to hire a compassionate and knowledgeable Jacksonville family attorney that [..]
Nobody goes into a relationship expecting to call it quits. While breaking up with a partner can be a lot simpler than filing for divorce, there are still some legal complications you could face during an unmarried separation with children. If you’re facing a custody battle, you may need to hire a Jacksonville family law [..]
Some divorce settlements in Florida may include provisions where a former spouse may need to remain within a certain distance of the other spouse. This provision is mostly meant for couples with children as a way to secure visitation rights. A Jacksonville family attorney can help couples reach agreeable terms when it comes to child [..]
There is such a thing as “debt do us part.” When divorce seems like an inevitable turn in a marriage, a Jacksonville family law firm may get involved to help the opposing parties go their separate ways. During these proceedings, there may be some arbitration about who gets what. While many people think “assets” in [..]
When a marriage ends, many legal aspects need to be checked off to officially dissolve the union, and alimony is often one. Before we begin to look at payment duration, let’s look at a definition. Merriam-Webster says alimony is: “An allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation [..]
