Collection of experiences and information we have gained through our practice of law.
Nope. As of July 1, 2020, the law relating to the qualification of a service animal changed to address the abuse of online certificates. In case you didn’t know, online certificates that purport your pet to be qualified as a service animal are very easy to get. In most cases, you simply have to make […]
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Under no circumstances should a spouse stay in an abusive relationship and/or home. There is no good reason to stay…especially if you have kids!
Don’t let money be the reason that keeps you in an abusive home or relationship. If you are a victim of domestic violence, you can request the court for exclusive use of the home while litigation (your case) is pending.
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The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) is a federal act that has been adopted by almost every state. Every case in Florida involving minor children requires the filing of a UCCJEA Affidavit.
Find out why and what needs to be included:
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What if the other parent is purposely making less to lower or avoid support payments? Courts may impute income if you prove your case. Here’s how:
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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.
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Florida law requires divorcing parties to submit certain financial documents. This process is called mandatory disclosures. Find out what documents you’re required to provide to the other party:
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In Florida, tax dependency designation between parents who are separated or divorced is commonly designated by agreement.
However, Courts must require that exemption be conditioned upon payor being current in his or her support obligations.
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With reasons ranging from “neither of us can afford to move out” to “neither of us wants to lose the opportunity to see the children on a daily basis”, couples living together while the divorce is pending is more common than you think. It’s normal for a couple going through a divorce to still be […]
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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!
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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.
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