When most people enter into a relationship, they do not seek out to be abused by another person. Unfortunately, there are cases in which spouses, or significant others, have taken physical action against their partners. Fortunately, there are steps that individuals can take in order to protect themselves from abusive relationships. When is a Protective Order Necessary? In the State …
Tips to Consider When Selecting a Divorce Attorney
When going into a divorce, there are a number of things to consider. Parties to a divorce will not only have to deal with issues that arise throughout the case, but they will also have to deal with any issues that might come up as a result of daily life. Whether it is kids, work, or even finding someplace new …
How Does Mental Capacity Affect Florida Family Law?
Family law can be complex and apply to a variety of matters in a person’s life. Matters such as marriage, divorce, and child custody are just some that can be encompassed within family law. While most family law matters such as divorce or child custody can be stressful, things can become even more complicated when there are allegations between parties …
Hahamovitch, Divorce, and Enhancement in Value of Property
Divorce is a complex matter, and can be even more complex when the division of marital property is involved. Not only will courts use marital property to help determine such factors as property division and spousal or child support, but also, courts will take into consideration any personal property that was not made a part of the marital property. While …
Understanding Parental Responsibility Evaluations in Florida
There are few issues as emotional and stressful as that of child custody and visitation. While every child custody case is focused solely on the best interests of the child, the overall process of deciding how much time a child gets to spend with each parent can be heart-wrenching. While many parents may feel like it is in the child’s …
Is Ashley Madison Causing Divorces?
If you have been paying attention to the news within the past few months, then you may have heard of a recent leak of personal information from the website Ashley Madison. While there have been plenty of data breaches that have affected millions of people, due to the nature of Ashley Madison’s services (the company’s slogan is “Life is short, …
Complex Florida Divorces – Husband with Dementia
In any family law case, there are a number of considerations that crop up that most people may not initially consider. While the court provides for some unexpected life changes by allowing for modification of parenting plans or support payments, there are also situations in which the court may not have an immediate answer. A recent case in which a …
Can You Divorce Your Spouse if You Cannot Find Him?
Divorce can be a stressful time in a person’s life. Not only are there a lot of considerations that follow the divorce such as financial divisions and social stresses, but there are a slew of concerns that occur before the divorce has even been finalized. One such example is that of notifying the other spouse that you are filing a …
Understanding Re-location and Time Sharing in Florida
In any divorce, there are a number of considerations that can complicate matters. In a divorce, the outcome is rarely as simple as filing a few forms with the court and letting the parties move on with their lives, especially when minor children are involved. This is because life goes on and new changes arise every day. Sometimes, it may …
When Can Parental Rights Be Terminated in Florida?
The relationship between a parent and a child is a special one in the United States, where many laws or services exist in order to protect and assist a parent-child relationship. As most people are aware, however, there are times when it may be necessary for a parent and child to be separated. While there may be situations in which …