Category Archives: Miami FL Divorce Attorney
Scenarios Involving Child Relocation
What happens to a custody agreement when one parent wants to move? When cases involve the relocation of a child, the needs of both the child and the parent need to be taken into account. Parents can’t simply decide to move away from the other parent. If a new custody arrangement between the parents cannot […]
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 […]
Coronavirus May Not Supersede a Custody Court Order
We previously talked about a case in which a mother was seeking to retain custody of the child due to the father working as a first responder during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the case we’re looking at today, the scenario is somewhat reversed. A mother in Florida who works as an emergency room physician was […]
COVID-19 and Custody Arrangements
A Today article provides some useful and fascinating insight into how COVID-19 may affect child custody arrangements when people are being encouraged not to go outdoors and practice social distancing. In one example, a former couple living near each other are choosing to stick to their current arrangement unless the coronavirus ends up affecting the […]
What Are the Best Interests of the Child?
When the court makes a decision, you’ve likely read or heard that the decision was made in the best interest of the child. But what exactly are the best interests of the child and how does the court go about evaluating them? A little bit of knowledge may help with understanding decisions made during a […]
Florida Bill Seeks to Make Huge Alimony Changes
If Florida Republican state legislators have their way, the state’s “permanent” alimony system may soon become a thing of the past. A bill is currently making its way through the pertinent channels that would place limits on the payment duration. Florida is one of just six states that allow lifetime alimony, With the bill, “bridge […]
Alimony That “Bridges the Gap”
If you’ve had a divorce in Florida, the alimony issue has likely been part of the process. Alimony, a way to provide financial support to a former spouse, is awarded in different ways based on the length of the marriage and the need, and may be either long-term or short-term depending on various factors. Bridge-the-gap […]
Avoiding Issues with Same Sex Divorce
Same-sex couples are free to marry in Florida, just like heterosexual couples. As is the case with their hetero couples, there is always the possibility of divorce. Though same sex couples can choose to marry or get divorced, complications may arise. One issue same sex couples may have to contend with is the length of […]
Dealing with Overdue Child Support Payments
A common issue many single parents find themselves dealing with is nor receiving child support payments from the other parent. These payments often help with funding school activities as well as some of the child’s basic needs. How does a single parent survive and support the child without those extra funds? Florida has several ways […]
When Can a Marriage Be Annulled?
If you got married but the relationship did not work out, you may be considering an annulment versus a divorce. Though an annulment does mean the marriage is over, the process is considerably different versus a typical divorce. Hence, it is vital to know how to proceed. Annulment eligibility means citing specific legal grounds. While […]
