Legal terms are easy to confuse. We speak differently in the courtroom than we do among friends. In casual situations, we can swap words around, knowing that everyone understands what we’re talking about. Legal language, however, is very specific.…
Read MoreIn a divorce, spouses sometimes get vengeful. When this happens, they simply want to “win” or “defeat” the other spouse, and they lose sight of what’s best for the future. They can use dirty tactics to hurt one another,…
Read MoreAll states have plans for long-distance parents who share custody. Some simply assign a percentage of custody to each parent, adjusted for the distance between them. Others, such as Florida, have direct plans to address the issue. Florida uses…
Read MoreBeing a biological father doesn’t necessarily make you a legal father. Biology, in fact, isn’t even necessary to gain legal fatherhood. When a baby is born, the mother is immediately given maternity, or legal motherhood. If she is carrying…
Read MoreSummertime can present co-parents with unique challenges when it comes to scheduling decisions concerning vacations, extracurricular activities, childcare, and more. In today’s blog, we’re exploring ideas that could help you handle child custody with less stress this summer. To schedule a…
Read MorePossessing a criminal record can severely limit your ability to live a happy life. Often, holding a criminal record makes it more difficult to find jobs, education, and housing. If you have a criminal record, individual rights of yours,…
Read MoreAlimony (what some states call “spousal support”) is monthly payments that a higher-earning spouse pays to a lower-earning spouse during or after a divorce or both. In Florida, there are different types of alimony, including temporary alimony, bridge the gap…
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