In Florida, paternity over a child is generally established at birth. Children born to a married couple are presumed to be the children of the two spouses in a marriage. There are times, however, such as when the father and mother of the minor child are unmarried, where the paternity may not be established at birth. In these situations, it …
Residency in Florida Under Six Months UCCJEA Jurisdiction of Minors
TRIAL COURT ERRED IN FINDING HOME STATE OF MINOR CHILDREN TO BE COLORADO WHERE CHILDREN HAD RESIDED IN FLORIDA WITHIN SIX-MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO FATHER’S FILING OF PETITION, THUS MAKING FLORIDA THEIR HOME STATE UNDER THE UCCJEA. The Mother and Father moved with their two minor children from Colorado to Florida in October 2010. In August 2011, the Mother moved …
Family Law Mediation Conferences
When a divorce is filed with the court, it can become an all-out battle, with each side presenting information in order to outdo the other side. Typically, divorce is seen as a combative process, where one spouse is pitted against another in order to obtain things like spousal support, property, and custody or visitation over minor children. While there are …
August 2015 – Homestead Exemption and Same Sex Marriage
As of January 6, 2015, Florida began recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions and issuing marriage licenses for same-sex marriages to be performed in Florida. This new legal status for married same-sex couples allows for ownership of real property by the married couple as Tenants By The Entireties. THE BENEFITS: TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY (TBTE): This applies only to …
Avoiding Common Social Media Pitfalls
In the age of information, it is easier than ever to stay in touch with people. With that connectivity, however, come several drawbacks. Words that are said on social media services are rarely private, and in many situations they have been used as evidence in legal cases. While there are a number of social media pitfalls one can encounter while …
Do I Have to Pay for a Former Spouse’s Student Loans?
Most people are aware that, in most divorces, property is divided between the spouses, either by the court or by agreement. Most people might not be aware, however, that debt can also be divided between the spouses. While there are many types of debt a person can get into, student loan debt can be one of the trickier types of …
Custody and Timesharing Issues in Florida Divorce
The divorce of two parents can touch far more than a party’s checkbook or living situations. As most people know, divorce can also affect how much contact parents might have with their children. Through a divorce, either the parents or the court will need to decide what happens to the child, and what rights a parent will keep after the …
Don’t go it Alone – The Benefits of a Divorce Lawyer
In the age of information that we live in today, it is easier than ever to get information on whatever you need. Whether it’s construction or legal matters, there is bound to be a place providing the information you need. That being said, while there are many things people are capable of doing on their own, divorce is one thing …
Citizenship through Marriage
Marriage is one of the biggest life events a person can go through. Not only are two people coming together to start a new life, but in many cases, two different cultures come together in the marriage. Marriage is a ceremony that knows no boundaries, and people from different parts of the country, and even different parts of the world, …
Tips for Talking to Your Child about Divorce
Divorce can be a tough thing for adults to deal with. From deciding how property will be divided to finding a good attorney, there can be a lot of factors that go into finalizing a divorce. Adults, however, aren’t the only ones that are affected by divorce. Not only will children of divorcing parties have to go through the process …