Technology plays a major role in divorce cases. Technology, particularly social media apps like Facebook, Tinder, and even text messages, are coming up as issues. Sometimes, the use of technology is the cause of the divorce, while other times technology provides evidence to be used in divorce litigation. It is…
The need for emergency pick up orders can be brought about for various reasons. A couple of the most common reasons I’ve encountered in my practice as a Jacksonville family lawyer are appropriate to set the stage. Families made up fathers, mothers, and children where the parents were never married…
According to Florida law, “It is the public policy of this state that each minor child has frequent and continuing contact with both parents after the parents separate or the marriage of the parties is dissolved and to encourage parents to share the rights and responsibilities, and joys, of childrearing.”…
As a Jacksonville divorce lawyer, I have encountered my share of clients that are not too fond of the idea of paying alimony to a former spouse. I suppose I understand. Alimony considerations are controlled by Florida Statute 61.08, but in general will be based on one person’s need versus…
Relocation after a divorce where there are children involved can be a touchy situation. On the one hand, there is a parent that believes he or she needs to move to accomplish some perceived improvement in life. On the other hand, there is a parent who will suffer by having…
Marriage has long been described as the union of two people, which in the end gives rise to solidarity of purpose and existence, creating one stronger unit. With the emphasis put on the union, you can imagine that undoing the union is serious business. During divorces, emotions run high for…
Trusts have long been a tool used in asset protection and estate planning to protect property and income. But what if a person seeks to use a trust as a shield to protect a trust beneficiary from making support payments in family law cases? The answer is not necessarily straight…
Florida child support is based off of a formula that is used to calculate the amount of periodic payments that have to be made by a noncustodial parent. The goal behind child support enforcement is to have the parents, rather than the State of Florida, take care of children. Of…
Florida divorce rates are declining, while marriage rates are increasing, according to a recent article by WCTV. This has been the case for the past year, according to a Department of Health report. Jacksonville divorce lawyers are familiar with the fact that divorces are tough. It is a wonderful thing…
Mediation in divorce and family law cases is a way for the people involved to directly take part in the outcome. Otherwise, strangers who know very little about the true nature of the dispute will make decisions for those involved in the case. Mediation is a process where you have…