Collection of experiences and information we have gained through our practice of law.
A major part of separating is setting proper boundaries between you and your soon-to-be ex. This is an important step for your new journey. Here are some tips we've learned throughout the years of helping couples separate in an amiable and efficient way:
Handling your own family law case? Find out what documents you need to get started and how to get them filed!
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Miami-Dade court operations have returned to Phase 1 due to the rise of new COVID-19 cases. Courts will remain closed and virtual hearings will continue.
The coronavirus relief bill includes direct cash payments to help people through the crisis. However, falling behind in child support payments will affect an otherwise eligible American's ability to receive this stimulus check. Once they are issued, the checks are seized by the government.
Courts are closed to the public; however, Judges continue to review and close out cases. Luckily, uncontested divorces have never been so easy in South Florida. Most judges are divorcing couples without a hearing, provided that all required documents are submitted together with an Affidavit for Remote Uncontested Dissolution of Marriage.
On April 2, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a new executive order suspending actions for evictions and foreclosures. The Order does not allow any evictions for non-payment of rent for the next 45 days (until May 17). Here's what you need to know:
Starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, all court facilities will be closed to the public, except for access required for emergency or mission critical court matters. The closure will be in effect from March 17th through March 27, 2020.
Circuit Court Judge Veronica Diaz has issued an emergency order requiring telephonic appearances via CourtCall in all non-evidentiary hearings scheduled within her division.
The Florida Bar is providing information and updates via a webpage at http://www.floridabar.org/covid19 to centralize communications to all Bar members... Continue Reading →