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9 Things to Do Before Filing for Divorce
Divorce can be a complicated, awkward, and emotionally draining process. How do you decide who gets what? What if your spouse puts up a fight? If you have kids, where do they fit into the…
How Are Florida Child Support Payments Made?
If you are a parent going through a divorce, the way you care for your children could drastically change. Rather than living in the same house with them, it is possible that you may only…
Myths about Florida Child Support That Need to Be Dispelled
Many Florida parents are confused about how child support payments work. In this post, we’ll dispel the common myths and help you understand how the system is set up. When you have the right information,…
How Does Child Custody Work for Unmarried Parents?
With divorce, unmarried parents, and multiple marriages on the rise, the typical nuclear family is becoming less and less common in America. But sometimes it seems as though our legal system has not caught up…
Does Florida Let You Sue Your Ex’s Employer for Child Support?
When a Florida judge is calculating how much child support a non-custodial parent will pay, they are looking mainly at that parent’s income and assets. How much support can the non-custodial parent provide for their…
What to Do if Your Florida Child Support Goes to The Wrong Person
Recently a Florida father tried to pay child support, but when the check went to the wrong account, a world of trouble opened. Henry Schultz faithfully pays $1,600 per month in child support. So when…
Strategies to Get Your Spouse to Pay Child Support in Florida
Nothing is more frustrating than trying to raise your child on a limited budget when your ex isn’t helping with money. Parenting is expensive, and unexpected costs can arise suddenly. If you’re stretched to your…
Florida Man Must Pay $2M in Child Support – Could It Happen to You?
Walking out on your life and starting a completely new one under a different name sounds like the plot of a dramatic movie, but it’s actually the real-life story of a man from Indiana who…
What Factors Determine Child Custody in Florida?
Child custody is called “time sharing” in Florida. Dividing time sharing responsibilities is one of the most stressful parts of a divorce. Both parents want to see their child succeed, but also want to spend…
6 Mistakes to Avoid During a Divorce
In modern society, divorce is a regretfully common occurrence. No one ever believes that it’s going to happen to them, but sometimes it’s just the best way out of a bad situation. And if it…
Guide to Hiring a Family Lawyer for Divorce
What exactly is a “family lawyer”? In Florida, family lawyers handle a variety of different legal situations that are specific to – you guessed it – the family. This can mean anything from paternity to…
5 Reasons Domestic Violence Victims Should Hire a Family Lawyer
One of the scariest parts of domestic violence is feeling like you have no one to turn to. Taking any sort of action toward escaping your abuser can be too daunting unless you have someone…