Category Archives: Miami divorce lawyers
Can Child Support End Earlier
In most cases involving divorce, child support will also be part of the expenses involved. Most people are aware that child support ends once the child turns eighteen years of age. However, there may be circumstances where this support may continue, such as if past payments are owed or if the child needs ongoing care […]
Parental Rights as an Unwed Father
Fathers play a vital role in a child’s life. For unwed fathers wishing to maintain a relationship with their child, but have parted ways with the mother, this may prove to be a challenge. At Rafool, LLC, we have represented clients who wish to maintain visitation rights or establish a joint custody agreement with the […]
David Hazouri Presents at the Florida Bar’s Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence Committee
Last month, Partner David Hazouri arranged and assisted in the EDDE 4-hour CLE presentation at the Florida Bar’s Annual Convention held at the Boca Raton Hotel and Resort as the out-going Chairman of the Florida Bar’s Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence Committee of the Business Law Section. David Hazouri curated and MC’d a half-day, four […]
What Happens If a Parent Wants to Move?
Following a divorce, a person may wish to relocate within the state of Florida or move out of the state entirely for countless reasons. If the person is the parent of a child, however, it is not as simple as packing up and moving on. If the parent plans on taking the child with them, […]
Prenups Aren’t Just for Divorcing Couples
As the years pass, the stigma attached to prenuptial agreements continues to evaporate. A greater number of couples are choosing to sign these agreements prior to tying the knot. A prenup is an effective way to be ready for whatever the future may bring, even if the couple remains married until death does indeed do […]
How Is Child Custody Determined?
Divorce can become a messy process, and it become even more complex if there are children involved. Although choices are made in the best interest of the child, determining which parent will receive custody of the child can prove difficult. While it may be ideal for the child to have access to both parents equally, […]
Prenuptial Agreements Benefit All Couples
Same-sex marriage in Florida has been legal since January 2015, opening the door for a greater number of domestic partners to become married. Prenuptial agreements are quite common in heterosexual marriages, but they may also prove useful for married homosexual couples. Prenuptial agreements are typically used to split assets should the marriage result in divorce. […]
You May Wish to Consider a Postnuptial Agreement
You decided to get married and forgo the prenuptial agreement. The topic can be a sensitive issue, but you also have to consider your own protection. Even if you didn’t sign a prenuptial agreement, there is the option of signing a postnuptial agreement. These may be useful in scenarios such as if your spouse launches […]
How Does Alimony Work?
Alimony in a divorce is typically awarded if one spouse has the need for alimony and the other spouse is indeed able to pay the alimony. To determine alimony, a court will examine how long the marriage lasted. A seven-year marriage is considered a short-term marriage, while a moderate term marriage is one that lasts […]
