Blog Posts in July, 2016

The Differences Between Contested and Uncontested Florida Divorces

Depending on the reason dissolution is occurring, the relationship between the parties involved, and the ability of that couple to work together to reach solutions, a divorce may be either contested or uncontested. In an uncontested divorce, the parties agree that their marriage is over and also agree on the terms of the dissolution. A contested divorce happens any time one spouse wants to ...

How Can You Protect Your Business During a Florida Divorce?

If you run a business, have a stake in a partnership, or simply own business interests, you may wonder how you can protect those interests or assets in a divorce. Planning ahead of time is the best way to ensure that your career and business legacy are protected in the event that something happens to your marriage. However, even if you haven’t planned ahead, you may still have options. One form of ...

Judge Rules Against Grandparents in Florida Visitation Case

Grandparents’ visitation rights with their grandchildren are extremely limited in Florida. A recent case in Brevard County demonstrates how difficult it can be for grandparents to convince a court to order a parent to allow them to spend time with a grandchild. The Brevard County case involved two grandparents seeking to see their granddaughter after the death of their daughter, the girl’s mother. ...

Helpful Feature of Florida Child Support System Left It Open to Abuse

The Florida Department of Revenue plays a critical role for many people who make or receive child support payments each month. Instead of unofficial payments made between parents, which can be difficult to track and keep records of, the state acts as a middleman. This process, however, leaves the state open to fraud. To facilitate and standardize the child support process, the paying parent can ...