If you’re in the beginning stages of a divorce, you may be wondering how the court will divide your assets. First, it’s important to understand exactly which assets will be divided. During a divorce, the court divides any assets that were acquired during the marriage. For example, if a husband and wife get married and […]
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You’ve probably heard the term “legal separation” and wondered what it means and how it differs from divorce. Before going any further, it’s important to note that Florida doesn’t recognize legal separations. The majority of states do, however, and some states even require that couples separate for a set period of time before they can […]
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Once you’ve decided that you want a divorce, one of the next big hurdles that you’ll have to cross is telling your spouse about your decision. It will probably be one of the most difficult conversations you ever have, so you should spend a good amount of time preparing for it. Every relationship is different […]
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Are you considering adopting your stepchild? Adoption, even of a stepchild, is a big step that shouldn’t be taken lightly. After all, by adopting your stepchild, you’re assuming legal responsibility for him or her. Adoption of the child means that you are terminating the rights of the biological parent and ending his or her obligation […]
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Yes, you do, but within reason. If your child’s other parent keeps moving from one place to another and hasn’t provided you with an updated address. Or, if he or she has started taking your child to a significant other’s home for overnight stays and hasn’t told you where that person lives, you are entitled […]
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If you and your partner recently separated and you share one or more children, you may be wondering about child support. Under Florida law, both parents are obligated to provide support for their minor children, regardless of whether they were married or not. Child support is intended to pay for the children’s necessities, such as […]
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