Mixed Feelings About Answering a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
It is not uncommon for clients to have mixed feelings about Answering a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (or Divorce) filed by their spouse. Many clients are still hopeful that their marriage can be saved. Some of the language neces [...]
Can I Move with My Child After an Orlando Divorce or Paternity Action?
Many parents may not be aware of the laws in Florida regarding a move with their child after a divorce or paternity action. If you are a parent with the majority of timesharing and you would like to move with your child more than 50 mile [...]
Central Florida Divorce and the Best Interests of Older Children
If you are in the midst of a Central Florida Divorce (or Dissolution of Marriage,) and you have young children, you are most likely familiar with the phrase "best interest of the children." The divorce laws in the state of Florida are ve [...]
What is a Timesharing Plan in Central Florida
What is a timesharing plan in Central Florida Family Law? Recent years have seen changes to the terms we use in Florida divorce and paternity actions. Divorce is now referred to as Dissolution of Marriage. We no longer use the terms cu [...]
Where to File Child Support and Custody Issues
In today's mobile society, the question of where to file child support and custody issues frequently arises. Gone are the days of families living in one house throughout the entire lives of their children. Job opportunities take us arou [...]
Possible Changes to Timesharing in Florida Laws
Law makers are considering possible changes to timesharing in Florida. Currently, the courts must consider the best interest of the child when deciding timesharing in Florida divorce and paternity cases (see Central Florida Divorce and P [...]
No Future for Permanent Alimony?
Could there be no future for permanent alimony in Florida? The proposed changes in Senate Bill 718 would have just that effect. Not only would the bill get rid of permanent alimony in Florida, it would also place a limit on the amount o [...]
Florida Divorce and Paternity Answer to Petition
A client recently asked the following question: My husband's Answer to my Petition for Dissolution of Marriage denied that I should be awarded the majority of timesharing with our children. Then his Counter-Petition asked that he be awa [...]
Possible Changes to Alimony in Florida
Central Florida family law alimony attorneys across Florida will be watching the progress of Senate Bill 718 (SB-718) and the changes it proposes to alimony in Florida. On April 4, 2013, the state Senate approved the bill by a 29-11 vote [...]
Central Florida Divorce and Paternity Best Interests of the Child
When a parent is involved in an Orlando divorce or paternity action, they have probably heard the phrase "best interest of the child" many times. What exactly does the state of Florida consider the best interest of the child? Florida st [...]
The Effect of Adultery on Alimony in a Florida Divorce
Can the adultery of one spouse affect an award of alimony in Florida? As a no fault state, parties in a Florida divorce no longer need to prove fault when seeking a dissolution of their marriage. However, Florida statues state that the [...]
Graduation and a Decrease of Child Support
As we enter Spring, many high school seniors are anxiously anticipating graduation. Many parents paying child support may also be anticipating a decrease in the amount of their child support payments. As their children graduate, they ma [...]
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