This 20 part series tracks what Judges consider in child custody cases.Factor #6: The moral fitness of parents.Check the other parent's traffic record to see if he or she has a history of excessive driving, running red lights, etc. In the event that the other parent...
As in all family law matters, the precise issues that may arise depend upon the couple's individual circumstances. Due to this, it is difficult to give an exact accounting of the financial matters that may occur during your Florida breakup. All couples are unique and...
If you want to adopt a child as a third parent, you may have trouble doing so in many states. Fortunately, Florida is not one of those states. This helps many people, but it is particularly helpful when an adoption involves a same-sex couple.Here's an example. If a...
It's a biological impossibility but legally it's doable in Florida: A child can have three parents. A recent case in California is an excellent example of this kind of family structure. A 16-year-old who -- calls her parents Dad, Mom and Mama -- was born to two...
If you find yourself in the middle of a contested child custody case, it goes without saying that you'll have many challenges to deal with as the days go by.In the state of Florida, if you are in trial and unable to remember the specifics of a particular event, you...
Unfortunately, divorce affects families in all income brackets. Whether you are a small business owner struggling to make ends meet or the owner of a large, valuable business, you will want to make sure your enterprise remains safe in the event of a divorce.One...
This 20 part series tracks what Judges consider when making child custody determinations to help parents effectively present their case.Factor #5: The geographic viability of the visitation schedule, with special attention paid to the needs of school-age children and...
A divorce will change your life in many ways. In addition to the emotional challenges, you must come to grips with the fact that your financial situation will never be the same.There are many steps you can take to financially prepare for divorce, with these among the...
Establishing paternity is one of the necessary steps that you must take to assert your rights as a father. But, have you ever thought about what would happen if you found out that you weren't the baby's daddy after you had already established paternity? This is a case...
There is no denying the fact that the divorce process will be stressful. When you add in challenges associated with child custody, it's easy to see why so many people struggle with putting this in the past.In the event of a highly contested child custody case, you...
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