Divorce

November 5, 2010

Custody Law Information

Child Custody: The Best Interests of the Child Standard.

Florida Family Law Lawyers know the importance of the Best Interests of the Child Standard. However, those going through a custody dispute may be somewhat unfamiliar. First it is important to know that the (BIC) standard is the primary focus for a Family law judge when decided a custody case. In any custody battle it is vital not lose sight of the importance of making decisions in the best interest of the child(ren). Some of the factors courts take into consideration when determining custody and time-sharing issues are as follows:

The wishes of the child;

November 4, 2010

New Florida Alimony Law!

by David M. Goldman

As of July 1, 2010 the State of Florida made significant changes to its alimony laws. These changes will affect all divorce proceedings initiated after July 1 as well as those that were initiated prior to July 1 and are still unresolved.

Durational alimony’s predecessor, permanent alimony, gave the Judge the ability to award alimony to the spouse in need on a permanent basis. However, Durational alimony no longer allows the Judge to award alimony permanently. Instead, the Judge can award durational alimony for a length of time not to exceed the length of the marriage.

This is just a small glance at what changes have been made. Look for future posts on other issues pertaining to the new alimony laws. If this change in law has a direct effect on you or someone you know contact a Jacksonville Alimony Law Attorney today.

July 20, 2010

Florida Divorce Requirements: Children First In Divorce Course

by David M. Goldman

If you are searching for a Jacksonville, Florida divorce lawyer, the Florida divorce attorney should inform you of a class required of all people who are getting a divorce in Florida. The class required is called Children First In Divorce and it is offered through the Hope Haven Children’s Commission. There are also some online courses but the course must be approved by the court prior to it’s completion and there are strict rules about who can take an online course. Please call a Jacksonville divorce attorney or a Florida divorce lawyer at 904-685-1200 for information on Florida divorce requirements.

July 16, 2010

Alimony In Florida is Not Automatic!

by David M. Goldman

Jacksonville, Florida divorce lawyers are also considered to be alimony lawyers in Florida or spousal support lawyers in Florida. A court can award alimony in Florida based on need AND ability to pay the spousal support in Florida. There are several factors that the court considers when deciding to award alimony in Florida. You must have a Florida alimony attorney to guide you through this process or you may end up paying more than you should or you may end up not receiving the correct amount to which you are entitled. Please call 904-685-1200 to speak to a Jacksonville, Florida alimony or spousal support lawyer for immediate assistance.

July 16, 2010

Jewish Divorce Law In Florida! Can You “Get” A Civil Divorce?

by David M. Goldman

Jewish divorce in Florida is becoming more and more prevalent. A getis a no-fault divorce document which cites no specific reasons for the Jewish divorce and a soferor scribe creates the divorcing Jewish couple. However, a divorce in Florida. The getis not recognized in civil divorce in Florida is not recognized by Orthodox and Conservative movements in the Jewish faith. Please contact a dissolving your marriage.

July 16, 2010

How A Child Custody Case In Florida Is Filed

by David M. Goldman

I am a Jacksonville, Florida custody attorney. Child custody in Florida is difficult no matter what the issues and you will require a Florida custody attorney to help you. How you file for child custody in Jacksonville or surrounding areas in Florida will depend upon the circumstance of your child custody case. If you are involved in a divorce proceeding in Florida, then child custody will be determined in the divorce proceeding. If you are married and not yet involved in a divorce in Florida then you must file a Petition For Dissolution and ask the court to award you child custody in that Petition. There will be several hearings on the matter and you will most certainly require a Florida divorce lawyer to help you through the process. Please call me at 904-685-1200 to help you in your Florida child custody case.

July 16, 2010

Signs You May Get Divorced in Florida

by David M. Goldman

I’ve been doing Jacksonville, Florida divorce for almost ten years now, and I can see certain trends in Florida divorce. I do not advocate that all who fall into these categories will have a need for a Florida divorce lawyer, but the statistics are higher in the following categories: 1. If you’re a woman who got married before the age of 18, you are 48% more likely to require a Jacksonville divorce lawyer. 2. If you’re a woman who wants a child more than your spouse, your marriage is more likely to end in divorce than couples who agree on children. 3. If you have 2 sons, you face a 36.9% likelihood of needing a divorce lawyer in Florida whereas if you have 2 daughters, that figure rises to 43.1%. In sum, if you’re daughters are driving you crazy, contact me, a Jacksonville, Florida divorce lawyer, at 904-685-1200 for help in guiding you through the divorce process.

June 30, 2010

Florida Child Custody in Jacksonville, Florida

by David M. Goldman

As a Jacksonville Custody Lawyer, I provide advice on helping parents gain custody in Florida. The first bit of advice is to put the child first. Whether the case is a divorce in Jacksonville or a paternity case in Florida, the main ingredient in succeeding in custody, now called time-sharing, is to put the child first. Most courts will require a child custody evaluation to be performed in a custody case in Florida. The main inquiry of the custody evaluation in Florida is to determine which party promotes the child’s best interests before his or her own. If you have a question about a Florida custody case please call me at 904-685-1200.

June 30, 2010

Will I have to pay Alimony?

by David M. Goldman

Ask any Jacksonville, FL divorce attorney if you will have to pay Florida alimony to your spouse and you will get a different answer from each person. There is no set formula for calculating alimony in Jacksonville. There are, however, factors set out by statute that the court considers in deciding to award alimony in Florida or not. You need to contact a Florida Divorce Lawyer at 904-685-1200 to get professional advice on whether or not you may have to pay alimony in Florida in a Florida divorce.

June 30, 2010

Uncontested Divorce: Florida: Does It Really Exist?

by David M. Goldman

In my practice as a Jacksonville Divorce Attorney, I can tell you that non-contested divorces in Jacksonville, Florida DO exist! A non-contested divorce in Florida is less costly than contested Florida divorces and can be completed within less than half of the time of a contested divorce in Jacksonville, Florida. You still need a Florida divorce attorney to guide you through the process, however. Please call me at 904-685-1200 to see if you qualify for a non-contested Florida divorce!