Tag: Family Law
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Living Together While Divorcing: Is It a Common Situation?
With reasons ranging from “neither of us can afford to move out” to “neither of us wants to lose the […]
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Determining Pet Custody in Divorce: Florida and Beyond
Most people consider their pets part of the family. What happens to these pets during a divorce? Does Florida allow for visitation of pets?
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Can child support payments be modified?
Yes. Florida law permits a modification in the amount of child support payments, provided that the party requesting for the modification shows that there is a substantial change in circumstances since the date of the order setting the amount.
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Do grandparents have rights to visitation of their grandkids?
In Florida, grandparents have little to no say when it comes to having visitation rights to their grandchildren. However, Florida Statute § 752.011 provides the legal basis in which a grandparent may petition the court for court-ordered visitation with or custody of their grandchild.
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Miami-Dade’s Family Court Services
The Family Court Services Unit has been reducing the level of conflict and providing supportive services to families for over 20 years! This is a free service that is helping our community.
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Florida’s Family Court Self-Help Project
Court actions may seem expensive to some. Luckily, the Miami-Dade County Family Division has developed a Self-Help Program to assist those who are self represented and cannot afford an attorney.
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Adopting in Florida
The adoption process in Florida consists of two steps: 1. The termination of a parent’s rights; and 2. adoption of the Child. Learn more:
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What are Postnuptial Agreements?
Some people believe that if you marry your spouse without a prenuptial agreement, the income and assets acquired during the marriage will always be marital property. That is a misconception. You can designated you and your spouses rights to property, among other things, through a postnuptial agreement.
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What are the custody laws in Florida? How Courts determine a Timesharing Schedule
Child custody is a legal term used to describe the legal and practical relationship between a parent and their child. In Florida, we call this timesharing. Florida law requires a timesharing schedule to be included in the parenting plan that specifies the time, including overnights and holidays, that a minor child will spend with each…
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Child Support in Florida:
Florida requires parents to support their minor child. This blog defines child support & the factors considered when determining the child support amount.