After divorce, a Florida resident may wish to get a fresh start by moving out of state. If the couple has children together, however, shared custody may impact whether either parent can relocate without permission from the court. Review the factors that affect...
Planning your estate in Florida is just the beginning of taking control of your future. Guaranteeing that your plan correlates with your final wishes requires you to keep it updated. Changes throughout your life may impact decisions you thought you already solidified....
Continuing a relationship with your ex is probably one of the hardest parts of sharing children together. Splitting custody of your children means reaching an agreement about who will care for the children and under what conditions. You will also need to negotiate...
If your spouse is not your child's parent, he or she may decide to adopt your child. Florida has specific guidelines for stepparent adoption if you make this choice for your family. Review the factors that affect the process of having a stepparent become your child's...
A new job can be a reason for celebration, even if it is your child's other parent who is making the career change. If his or her income is changing substantially, you may be able to obtain a new child support order. The Florida Department of Revenue has specific...
No matter how good the relationship is between you and your child's mother, if you were not married when your child was born and you have not established paternity, you are at risk of not having equal rights. Being the biological parent is not enough for a man. You...
When you are in the midst of a divorce, you often experience a wide array of emotions. Some days, you may feel grief and anger over your marriage ending. Some days, you may feel frustrated about dividing assets with your spouse and trying to reach a parenting plan...
Children navigating the turmoil of their parents' divorce in Florida may react in vastly different ways. Factors that may influence their response include age, maturity and living arrangements. Because children lack experience and may not have learned effective...
Writing your estate plan takes a lot of time and effort. Reviewing your estate plan may often feel just as daunting because of that. But there are ways you can streamline your review, especially if you review your plan regularly. The best way to streamline is to...
The idea of bringing up a prenuptial agreement may make you feel uneasy. However, the truth is that a prenuptial is nothing to fear. In fact, this formal legal agreement can provide you and your spouse with clarity and peace of mind. When you start a discussion with...
