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 [..]
On the face of it, you would think that child support payments end when the child becomes an adult in the eyes of the law — on his or her 18th birthday. It’s not as straightforward as that; as with many instances of law, there are different circumstances where other rules apply. In most situations, [..]
You’ve been offered a promotion if you move out of state. However, you share joint custody with your ex-spouse. How do you handle such a matter? It is wise to seek counsel from a Jacksonville family law firm with skill and experience. Such a firm can tell you that Florida law requires a parent who [..]
Emotions run high during a divorce, making it difficult for both sides to reach agreement on the most important matters – one of which is children. This is why the Florida Family Court steps in to render final approval on key elements of the divorce decree. When children are concerned, the court’s priority with custody [..]
When getting a divorce in Florida, you will have to file for a “dissolution of marriage.” There are a variety of forms that you and your spouse must fill out before you can start the divorce proceedings. Your first move is to complete the “Petition for Dissolution of Marriage” form. It is important to note [..]
There are many factors you must consider when getting a divorce. If you are interested in pursuing alimony from your spouse, there are a variety of factors that you should know about: Finances – A judge will most certainly be looking at the finances of the spouse seeking alimony, including all sources of income, earning [..]
Parental rights are put in place to ensure that a parent has the ability to be in their child’s life, no matter what. State laws make it hard for these rights to be terminated, but it is important to note that one parent can give up these rights when necessary by signing a voluntary surrender [..]
Many people have heard about alimony, but do you know exactly what it is? Whether you are going through a divorce or are just interested in learning more about spousal support, it is vital that you learn about this form of financial assistance. To put it as clearly as possible, alimony is payments made by [..]
