Whether or not they are married, parents are a vital part of their child’s life. However, if you and your child’s other parent are not married, you may not have the same legal protections afforded to married parents. One way for unmarried parents to protect themselves...
When life changes, can your child support agreement change, too?
Your child changes every day. They may have recently entered school. They may have different needs for healthcare than they did a year ago. You may have moved to a new home, changing their daily life in the process. Thankfully, your child support agreement can change...
Financial Concerns During a Divorce Beyond Equitable Distribution
Life doesn’t end after a divorce—and neither do financial obligations. While many divorcing couples may focus on getting a larger share of the pie, this isn’t necessarily the best approach. When divorcing, it’s important to plan for life after a divorce. This means...
Learning to Co-Parent After a Divorce
Creating a safe, healthy environment (or two, really) for your child or children is important, especially when they spend time in two different homes. The term co-parent is being tossed about more and is more accepted, but it is still difficult to come up with a good...
Modifying Court Orders: When You Need a Family Law Attorney
Court divorces are hard and they may not always seem fair. While we have plenty of well-respected, intelligent judges on the bench, they can’t always know what the best decision is for each family that comes before them. In addition, circumstances change. What was a...
Important Traits Your Family Law Attorney Should Have
While we all know a lawyer should have a J.D. and be admitted to their state bar, there are other traits that can help you determine whether a particular lawyer is right for you. Depending on the type of lawyer you are looking for—personal injury, business, divorce,...
Find Out What Really Goes into Determining Child Support in Florida
Child support can be a contentious subject. The situations where child support advice may be required are varied. Whether divorcing parties are exploring the need for child support, a single parent is considering whether to apply for modification, or a parent is not...
