Do the wishes of a child have any influence in custody/time-sharing decisions in Florida?
Sep 17, 2018
The wishes of a child do not have any influence with regard to timesharing in the state of Florida. However, if there has been some type of neglect or abuse, the person seeking to have more timesharin...
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Are there different laws for same-sex couples going through a divorce?
Sep 17, 2018
The laws that apply to same-sex couples going through divorce are the same laws that apply to heterosexuals going through a divorce. Basically, a marriage is a marriage, and is recognized in the state...
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Can custody/time-sharing rights be modified in Florida?
Sep 17, 2018
Time-sharing rights can be modified in the state of Florida, however it can be very difficult to do simply because the judge would be bound by the standard of an unanticipated change in circumstances ...
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Are Florida courts more likely to award custody/time-sharing to mothers than to fathers?
Sep 17, 2018
Time-sharing is not necessarily more likely to be awarded to mothers over fathers, because there are statutory reasons that a judge has to award timesharing to a parent. They're outlined in the Florid...
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Can my spouse tell me that I cannot see my kids?
Sep 17, 2018
You have the same rights to your children as your spouse does and therefore, he or she cannot hold your kids from you or tell you that you cannot see your children. However, if a court order exists, l...
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What are some common arrangements for child visitation and timesharing in Florida?
May 08, 2018
Visitation in Florida is known as timesharing. What are some common arrangements are basically whatever works for the family. If the parents are agreeable with one another as to how the children or ch...
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What is a collaborative divorce?
May 08, 2018
Collaborative divorce is a private process to get to a dissolution of marriage. It generally can involve three to four people. Usually, each person has an attorney. There's a financial planner involve...
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What is a marital settlement agreement in a divorce in Florida?
May 08, 2018
A marital settlement agreement is an agreement by the parties who are divorcing on how to distribute the assets and liabilities of the marriage as well as timesharing with the children. This is an agr...
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What is transitional alimony
May 08, 2018
Transitional alimony is also known as bridge the gap alimony. It is still granted on a need and ability to pay basis. The requesting spouse may have a need, but if the spouse who would pay the alimony...
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Is my spouse entitled to a portion of my business in Florida?
Apr 04, 2018
Whether your spouse is entitled to a portion of your business in Florida is largely going to depend on when the business was started, whether you had a significant contribution to the business, and wh...
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