Tag Archives: Boca Raton Family Law Attorney
What Are the Benefits of a Legal Separation Versus a Divorce?
Divorce, like marriage, seems so final, and for many couples, that finality is intimidating. Many individuals are unhappy with their marriage, but feel that to permanently end the union is too drastic of a measure. If you no longer want to be with your spouse but do not feel comfortable with an official divorce,… Read More »
Your Rights As a Father With a Newborn Baby
When a mother and father decide to part ways when their baby is still an infant, or even before the baby is born, it can be difficult to determine custody. There are many courts that still hold the notion that the baby needs to be with its mother and vice versa, especially if the… Read More »
If My Circumstances Significantly Change, Will My Alimony Payments Change?
In Florida, there are six types of alimony that a judge may order someone to pay: Bridge the Gap, Temporary, Lump Sum, Rehabilitative, Durational, and Permanent Periodic. These days, a judge will only award permanent periodic alimony when the marriage lasted for 17 or more years. Anything shorter than that is subject to durational… Read More »
Recap of Domestic Violence Protection Orders in Florida & How They May Affect Your Divorce
Domestic violence is a very serious issue plaguing America today. With huge names making the news for domestic violence charges (Johnny Depp and Michael Jace), our domestic violence attorneys feel that is important to recap your rights when faced with a domestic abuser. If you or a loved one is being abused at home,… Read More »
Proposed Changes to the Alimony Bill in 2017
Florida’s alimony laws are always undergoing changes and modifications, most likely in order to catch up with the times. For a long time, Florida’s alimony laws were outdated, and heavily favored women. However, Florida has come a long ways in recent years, and tries to make alimony support awards as fair and reasonable as… Read More »
How Do Criminal Charges Affect Your Timesharing Case?
In all 50 states, a judge determines custody based on what is in the best interests of the child. So when one or both parents involved in a timesharing dispute is a convicted felon, the judge must ask him or herself: would granting that parent or parents custody really be in the best interest… Read More »
Considering Adoption? Consult with a Family Law Attorney First
When a couple makes the decision to adopt an infant, it is as life-changing and monumental as their decision to have a baby. Unfortunately, unlike having a baby, once a couple chooses to adopt, it can be years before they ever get to meet their little one. According to the National Adoption Center, a… Read More »
Tax Benefits for the Custodial Parent
It is that time of year again, when people begin to think about their taxes and what deductions they are eligible for. If you have recently gone through a divorce, you probably have more questions than ever about how to handle your taxes, how to file, and who gets to claim the children. The… Read More »
Understanding Grandparent Rights in Florida
Once upon a time, Florida had a statute that gave grandparents visitation rights to a child in the event that the child’s parents passed away. However, the Supreme Court of Florida eventually did away with that law, saying that a parent has a right to raise his or her child as they see fit,… Read More »
What to Do When Your Child Does Not Want to See His or Her Other Parent
As a parent, it is never easy to share custody of a child, and it never gets any easier to send the child back to their other parent’s home when it is his or her time for visitation. However, when a child turns to their mother or father at the time of pickup or… Read More »
