Category Archives: Miami family law lawyers
What Happens When a Parent Wants to Relocate?
Should a divorced parent try to move with their child out of town, what happens? Evidently, the procedure is fairly simple in terms of demonstrating to a family court that the move is being made, should the other parent approve. There are, however, cases in which a parent wishes to relocate out of town, yet, […]
Divorcing? Make Sure to Update Your Legal Documents
What documents should you update after divorce? The divorce process itself is already one that can be emotionally draining. Having to deal with the important details like legal documents may not be something most divorcing couples want to think about. However, these documents may prove crucial and are, therefore, extremely important to update. Personal identification […]
Contested and Uncontested Divorce in Florida
In Florida, a marriage dissolution must be filed by any couple seeking a divorce. If they can negotiate on one or most of the main issues, they may have the option of signing a marital settlement arrangement that details how all the main divorce issues have been settled. If children are involved, a parental strategy […]
Spending Time With Children During the Upcoming Holiday Season
With the holiday season kicking off in just a few weeks, this time may bring out strong emotions among divorced couples with children. Often, one parent may wish to spend a certain holiday with the child which may lead to conflict. You may find that if circumstances allow, spending the holidays together reaps great benefits. […]
The Paternity Puzzle
Establishing paternity is one of the key ways to maintain a relationship with a child. Due to the legal ramifications involved, there are several ways a father can have or has his paternity established. Perhaps the easiest and obvious is marriage. Should the man be lawfully married when a child is born, he is automatically […]
How Much Say Does a Child Have Regarding Custody?
In regards to child custody and time-sharing, these are decisions that are made by the court and the parents in an amicable divorce. Hence, if you’re curious as to whether a child has any decision-making leeway into making such decisions, the short answer is no, they do not. Although children can’t make decisions regarding custody […]
What’s an Annulment All About In Florida?
What is the different between annulment and divorce? Divorce is when a marriage is legally dissolved and it often includes dividing assets as well as resolving several other marriage-related issues dependent on the state where the divorce petition was filed. An annulment is also a legal action that signals the end of a marriage. However, […]
A Brief Look at High Asset Divorces
Does your divorce involve large assets? If your marriage has significantly broken down, you may be eager to get the process over with as quickly as possible. With large assets, taking time means a divorce settlement that is fair and equitable. Failing to take all debts into account is among the most common errors made […]
Are You Divorcing? Examine Your Will
A divorce can be an overwhelming process, typically requiring a complete upheaval of your life. There are also factors that may come into play like child support, financial issues, or even bankruptcy in some cases. One thing that’s worth remembering and may get overlooked is your will. Usually, couples who have a will would have […]
A Few Reasons to Consider a Prenup
Property division isn’t something couples tend to think about when they choose to get married. However, all marriages will eventually come to an end, whether it’s because of divorce or one spouse passing away. A prenuptial agreement is, therefore, something you may wish to strongly consider. A prenuptial arrangement gives guarantees to your children should […]
