Most people have had buyer’s remorse from time-to-time. The moment a person realizes he or she has made a bad deal can be very disappointing. As a Jacksonville divorce lawyer, I can tell you that settlement agreements in divorce cases can leave a person feeling the same way. Marital settlement…
If your divorce case goes wrong, you made need to appeal the judge’s decision. Judges don’t always get it right. I’ve witnessed this as a Jacksonville family and divorce lawyer. Whenever, cases have reached a final conclusion, our legal system allows a person to appeal the decision. In family cases,…
Divorce is an unfortunate reality. It happens to people of all walks of life from the average Joe to household names like celebrity couple Gwen Steffani and Gavin Rossdale. According to TMZ.com, Gwen filed for divorce on Monday. Gwen and Gavin are both successful musicians and have been married…
“Why is divorce so expensive? Because it’s worth it. “- Unknown As a Jacksonville divorce lawyer, I can tell you that the average person that is thinking of divorce worries about the cost of divorce. The ugly truth is that divorce can be expensive, but divorce does not have to…
Separation and Bankruptcy in Florida: Can I file without my spouse if we are separated? In addition to being emotionally draining for most people, divorces can cause a myriad of issues with the most substantial problems being financial issues. Sometimes couples split, but don’t legally divorce. Some states recognize legal…
In Florida, the biological fathers of children born out of wedlock have few, or no rights, regarding the children until the court establishes paternity. Florida Statute 744.301 makes a child’s mother the natural guardian when a child is born to unmarried parents. Mothers are deemed to have automatic custody when…
Child custody and time sharing battles in Florida divorces are always stressful situations for the people involved. Jacksonville divorce lawyers and custody lawyers zealously represent clients who each want something different when it comes to custody or time sharing. The judge hearing the case has to decide what is in…
Reasons for a name change can vary widely. The reasons a for a name change could be as unique as snowflakes or fingerprints. Sometimes a woman going through a divorce wants to change her name back to her maiden name, or someone with dreams of becoming a big shot movie…
Can children choose what parent to live with after a divorce? The short answer is probably “no”. Most child custody lawyers would agree that custody and visitation are probably the most highly contested issues between people when relationships don’t work and the couple has had children. Whether there is a genuine…
I live life with the blessing of being fascinated by small, simple things. I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am about the new seedlings that have sprouted in my garden. It’s a very warm and fuzzy feeling, but It’s not quite like bringing a new child into…