Can I get divorced if I don’t know where my spouse is?
What happens if you haven’t seen or spoken to your spouse and want to divorce? Can you still get divorced?
Here’s what to do in Florida:
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Modification in child support during the Coronavirus pandemic:
Florida courts have found that the loss of a job or changes in the parties’ income may qualify as a substantial change in circumstances to warrant a modification in child support, provided that the change is permanent in nature.
But what if you lose your job due to layoffs and business closures resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic?
Read MoreHappy New Year!
New year, new goals, new start! 2019 was a great year, and we are grateful for everyone who were a part of it. Thank you to our clients for believing in us and trusting us with your personal matters. Thank you to our business partners and colleagues for the referrals and collaborations we’ve worked on […]
Read MoreTable for Eight with Judge Andrea Wolfson
Another successful Table of 8 hosted by MDFAWL with Judge Andrea Wolfson.
Read MoreSeminar: Pre-Licensed and Newly Licensed Real Estate Agents
The Pre-Licensed & Newly Licensed Real Estate Agents lunch and learn was a great success. This article contains a recap and information on the next event. You won’t want to miss it!
Read MoreWho keeps the pets in a divorce?
Most people consider their pets part of the family. What happens to these pets during a divorce? Does Florida allow for visitation of pets?
Read MoreWhat is equitable distribution?
Equitable distribution is the process in which the Court divides marital assets and liabilities during divorce proceedings. Florida Statute §61.075 defines this process and includes factors that the Court considers when determining whether property acquired during the marriage is martial or nonmarital.
Read MoreCan attorneys solicit clients by text?
Have you ever heard of the term ambulance chasers? If you haven’t, it’s a phrase commonly referred to an attorney who solicits clients just after an accident. This practice of directly soliciting potential clients is prohibited by the Florida Bar and a violation of the Florida Rule of Ethics 4-7.4. It is a violation to directly solicit a client via text message.
Read MoreDo grandparents have rights to visitation of their grandkids?
In Florida, grandparents have little to no say when it comes to having visitation rights to their grandchildren. However, Florida Statute § 752.011 provides the legal basis in which a grandparent may petition the court for court-ordered visitation with or custody of their grandchild.
Read MoreFlorida’s Family Court Self-Help Project
Court actions may seem expensive to some. Luckily, the Miami-Dade County Family Division has developed a Self-Help Program to assist those who are self represented and cannot afford an attorney.
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