When Florida residents decide upon a child custody agreement, much more goes into it than simply deciding legal and physical custody. While Florida is compliant with guidelines found in The Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act handed down by the...
Florida Family Law
Establishing paternity in Florida
If you are unmarried when your child, or a child you presume to be yours, is born, establishing paternity is an important step that not only offers many benefits for the child, but also gives you certain rights to that child in the eyes of the law. Maybe you are a...
Resolution approaching for boys abducted to Brazil
Child custody cases involving divorced parents still living in Hernando County can be complicated; imagine how much more so they can be when they stretch across borders. While parents involved in custody disputes may be legally obligated to stay put until their cases...
Evolving child custody procedures
On top of the stress that divorce can create for both spouses involved, making arrangements for children is an entirely different matter. Sometimes, spouses may decide to live in different states, or make other major life changes that can significantly alter the lives...
Are you entitled to alimony?
Many of those in Hernando County who choose to divorce may carry some preconceived notions into their proceedings. One of those is often the assumption that whichever one of the couple was not the primary household wage earner will be entitled to alimony. If you hold...
What you should know about Florida parenting plans
Parenting plans have direct consequences on children and both parents. Deciding how you and your ex will take care of your child following the divorce can be an emotional, stressful and even contentious process. To set yourself up for the best parenting plan possible...