Blog Posts in April, 2014

Options for Collecting Child Support

In Florida divorce proceedings that involve children, family court uses a standard formula to determine child support, with the expectation that both parents are going to adhere to the schedule of payments. No parent should have to shoulder an unreasonable financial obligation and each has the right to request a modification of terms if his or her financial situation changes. Even so, more than ...

Beware of Green Card Lottery Scams

Since 1995, the U.S. government has offered 55,000 immigrants the chance to get a green card through an international lottery. The Diversity Immigration Visa program decides each year which countries have the lowest immigration rates and opens up the lottery to those who want U.S. permanent residence visas. Millions of people apply — indeed, there were more than eight million applicants in 2012 — ...

Reasons to Consider Separation Over Divorce

Making the decision to end a marriage is seldom simple or easy. Some couples opt for a legal separation, sometimes known as a trial separation, to get the time and space necessary to sort out their feelings before reconciling or proceeding to legal dissolution. Florida, however, is one of seven states that does not recognize legal separation, but a family law attorney can help you negotiate a ...

Can I Move With My Child After a Divorce?

After a divorce, a parent with whom a child lives may wish to relocate to a different city, state or country. This can happen for a number of reasons, including a new job, a new spouse or romantic partner, a desire to be closer to extended family for financial or emotional support, schooling or job training, military assignment, or health and safety needs. Parental relocation usually calls for a ...

Benefits of Mediation for Family Law Disputes

Divorce does not have to be a fight. In fact, in many cases it is better for all parties involved if the separating spouses can settle their differences outside of a judicial setting. However, the emotional nature of divorce makes it nearly impossible for many to negotiate directly with their former spouses. Moreover, even those who want to work together may not fully appreciate all the matters ...