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Can my ex keep my child from me?
Parents all across Florida are raising a child with an ex. This arrangement may be best for the child, but it can be tough on parents, particularly parents who do not get along or trust each other. In this situation, one common issue is when a parent refuses to let...
Things to remember for parents planning for divorce
You return home from work one day, and your spouse tells you they are filing for a divorce. Whether it comes out of the blue or has been on the cards for a while, it can be a shock when they tell you they have taken a decision. You may spend the next few weeks unable...
Why do people lie about domestic violence?
Most domestic violence accusations are real. That said, just as with anything else, people can and will lie about it. They make up stories, stretch facts, invent new “facts” or even tell a blatant lie with the hope that no one can prove they are lying. In some cases,...
Proving your parental prowess can help you win custody
As a father, you may have concerns about seeking custody. In past decades, it was more common to see mothers receive custody. Now, you’re worried about bias against you as a father when it's your turn in court. While bias against fathers is no longer a massive...
What are the rights of stepparents in Florida?
When you marry, you can no longer make financial decisions based only on what you want. You need to consider your spouse’s wishes and needs. When you have children, you sacrifice a bit more of your freedom to spend as you please. The money you saved for a week-long...
A narcissist can make your divorce miserable
Many people who go through a divorce want the process to be over with as quickly as possible. Some couples can work together through mediation or a similar method to make this happen, but those usually aren’t possible if one half of the couple is a narcissist. One of...
Is your ex going to accuse you of abuse during a custody case?
You never thought your relationship was going to get to this point. Not only are you ending your marriage, but it’s grown incredibly contentious. Your ex wants to take your children away and has said that “you’ll never see them again” if they have their way. In fact,...
Will your divorce negatively impact your young child?
Parents know that most of the decisions they make will impact their children. For parents on infants and toddlers, the impacts of what they do can be considerable since these are very formative years. If you’re considering filing for a divorce, you might be concerned...
What happens to a house owned by one spouse in a divorce?
Splitting up your assets will likely be one of the more difficult steps in getting a divorce. Florida is an equitable distribution state, which means that they focus on fairness when splitting your assets in a contested divorce. Generally, only marital property is...
What sort of things cause the police to pull over a vehicle?
A 24-year-old Florida man found himself behind bars after his vehicle was stopped on the highway. Officers from the Lady Lake Police Department allegedly turned up 80 grams of marijuana in the car, along with a digital scale and the kind of plastic bags that are used...
