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Your Rights During a Trial Separation
Your Rights During a Trial Separation
It’s not uncommon for clients to seek a trial separation from their spouse before committing to a divorce. Florida law does not recognize “legal separation” — you’re either married or you aren’t. You’re free to live a completely separate life, but until a judge orders your marriage dissolved, you remain entangled with your spouse. If […]
Property and Asset Distribution
Property and Asset Distribution
Your home, your car, your savings, your retirement or pension, your small business… in a divorce case, every single asset belonging to you and your family could be at stake. The division of property, assets and liabilities is a crucial part of any divorce case. It’s usually not as simple as making a list and […]
Paternity Actions
Paternity Actions
Our experienced family court trial attorneys handle paternity suits filed by both mothers and fathers with a child born outside of a marriage. Mothers bringing a paternity action are usually seeking child support payments from the father. Paternity suits brought by fathers most often seek to establish time-sharing and parenting rights, or wish to be […]
Modifications to Prior Orders
Modifications to Prior Orders
It’s possible a change in circumstances entitles you to modify your parenting plan, alimony or child support order. If so, you should prepare for a contested court hearing. Time-Sharing and Parenting Plan Modification You would need to prove, in court, your circumstances have substantially, materially changed, and that a modification of your parenting plan or […]
Family Violence Injunctions
Family Violence Injunctions
Our former prosecutors have extensive experience advocating for victims of domestic violence, repeat violence and stalking. It’s relatively easy to file for an injunction (restraining order), but it’s difficult to win an injunction hearing. Many victims try to handle these hearings themselves, but usually fail to adequately plead their case in their petition, and rarely know […]
Divorce
Divorce
If you’re looking to conclude your marriage, or if you’ve been served with a divorce suit, you will need to protect yourself and your family. We won’t lie: it’s a stressful process. Let our experienced trial attorneys handle the rough stuff and guide you through the dissolution process. Stage One: Filing a Petition for Dissolution […]
Contempt and Enforcement
Contempt and Enforcement
Once your marriage has concluded, it’s possible your former spouse may not fully comply with court orders on time-sharing, alimony and child support. Sometimes it’s necessary to continue litigation after a final judgment is entered, which means you will need experienced trial attorneys to enforce what’s been ordered in your favor. Our experienced family law […]
Child Custody and Time-Sharing
Child Custody and Time-Sharing
You may be worried about the amount of time you’ll be able to spend with your child after your marriage has concluded. Let our experienced family law trial attorneys fight for your right to provide the best upbringing for your child. “The Best Interest of the Child” In Florida, the law governing parental timesharing uses […]
Child Relocation
Child Relocation
Whether you’re concluding your marriage or you’re already in a parenting plan, if you wish to move more than 50 miles away with your child, Florida requires either an agreement or a court order. If you cannot reach an agreement with your child’s other parent, you should be prepared to file for relief from your […]
Child and Spousal Support (Alimony)
Child and Spousal Support (Alimony)
Child Support Children are entitled to the benefit of child support, and neither parent has the ability to agree not to pay it. If you’re a parent contemplating or going through a divorce, or if you have a child outside marriage, you should let our family law trial attorneys fight to make sure your child […]