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When Can I Stop Paying Child Support?
In most divorces where the couple has minor children, one parent is required to make child support payments to the other to contribute toward the costs of raising the children. When the children become adults, they ideally become self-supporting and no longer need financial aid from their parents. In some cases, child support can… Read More »
Modifying your Child Support Order
When a couple with children divorces, the court generally creates a child support order for them. This is money paid from one spouse to the other on a regular basis to help him or her cover the expenses of raising a child, such as the need for more groceries and other household supplies and… Read More »
When Alimony is Terminated
When a couple divorces, one spouse may receive alimony in the years that follow. This could be for a temporary length of time as determined by the court or for the rest of the recipient’s life, depending on the circumstances of their marriage and divorce. An alimony order can be terminated. There are a… Read More »
How is Alimony Calculated in Florida?
A Florida divorce settlement typically has multiple parts. These include the division of the couple’s marital assets, a parenting plan and child support order if they have minor children, and a spousal support order to help the lesser earning spouse avoid financial hardship after the divorce is finalized. Spousal support is often known as… Read More »
Paternity Testing in Florida Custody Cases
When a child’s parentage is in question, a parent or the court may order a paternity test to determine whether or not a man is the child’s biological father. When a child is born to a married woman, her husband automatically becomes the child’s legal father, regardless of whether the baby is actually related… Read More »
What Can I Do if my Child Says He or She Does Not Want Visitation with Me?
Although it is generally in a child’s best interest for him or her to have regular, consistent time with each parent, it can be difficult to convince a child that such a schedule is the best course of action. A child might not want to spend time with a parent because it breaks up… Read More »
Dog Bites and Attacks: Attorney
We all know most dogs are sweet, loving companions who wouldn’t hurt anyone unless specifically provoked (and sometimes not even then). However, there are dogs that do bite, whether they have a history of vicious behavior or not. If a dog has bitten you or your child, your state’s laws will affect how and… Read More »
Daytime DUI Lawyer
Daytime DUIs are on the rise and the police have started cracking down. Stops for DUI at night are still more likely, but because of the increased number of drivers on the road during daytime hours, daytime offenses have the potential to cause much more damage and injure or kill more people. During rush… Read More »
Tips on Keeping Your Children Safe in the Car
As parents, we want to do everything we can to keep our kids safe. Yet unintentional accidents, including traffic accidents, continue to be a leading cause of death in children under 18. Car seat misuse is more common than not, unsecured objects create serious hazards and as every parent knows, getting kids to use… Read More »
Do I Need a Kissimmee Car Accident Lawyer for a Minor Accident?
Many people assume that they don’t need the advice of an attorney if they’re in a minor car accident – but that’s often the wrong move. Despite the fact that Florida is a no-fault state, you may still need to consider getting a lawyer under certain circumstances. When Liability is Unclear Under Florida’s no-fault… Read More »
