Per Florida Statute § 743.07 the court may require support for a dependent person beyond the age of 18 years, “…when… the person is dependent in fact, is between the ages of 18 and 19, and is still in high school, performing in good faith with a reasonable expectation of graduation before the age of […]
Moment of Truth
Everyone wants to make a good impression, especially if that impression can mean the difference between being permitted to spend time with our children. Clients often explain their issues with the intention of getting the attorney they hire to be “on their side.” To do this, clients will leave out important details or give a […]
Summer Custody Arrangements
Summer is a time for children to be out of school, have fun, and enjoy time with family and friends. If you are divorced, when you are planning your summer activities, it is important that you consider your household and the other parent’s household. In order for everyone to get the most enjoyment out of […]
Tips On Easy Summer Custody Arrangements
Summer is a time for children to be out of school, have fun, and enjoy time with family and friends. When you are planning your summer activities, it is important that you consider your household and the other parent’s household. In order for everyone to get the most enjoyment out of the summer there are […]
How To Get The Most Out Of Divorce Mediation
Mediation is time in your divorce where you and your ex have control of the outcome. It is your chance to decide what your post separation life will look like. You get to decide on timesharing with your children, you get to divide your assets and debts, and any other issue before you go to […]
Property Division When Getting A Divorce In Florida
One thing I see from a lot of Men going through a divorce is that they get so caught up in the stress of it all, and they are so concerned with the big ticket items, that they tend to dismiss the importance of listing out personal property in an agreement. Even when reminding them […]
Am I Allowed To Talk To My Wife About How To Resolve Our Divorce Case?
The short answer is, it depends. If there is a court order in place that states that you are not to have contact with your wife (e.g., Domestic Violence Injunction), then you must obey that order so as not to violate that judgment. However, if there is no order in place, then talking to your […]
Do I Have To Pay Child Support If My Child Drops Out Of School?
Per Florida Statute § 743.07 the court may require support for a dependent person beyond the age of 18 years, “…when… the person is dependent in fact, is between the ages of 18 and 19, and is still in high school, performing in good faith with a reasonable expectation of graduation before the age of […]
How Does Child Support Work With 50/50 Custody?
In Florida, child support is governed by Florida Statute § 61.30. Often a misconception that is heard from clients is, “we’re going to do 50/50 custody and she doesn’t want child support…” Child Support is not something either party can “waive,” as child support is a right of the child pursuant to the aforementioned statute. […]
About Family Law and Retainer Fees
So you’re about to have your first experience in the court system. You’ve never even had a traffic ticket, so this is all foreign to you. I mean, sure you have that one friend or family member that went to law school, but they practice something else. You’ve never even had to consult with an […]