Where You File for Divorce Is Especially Important for Florida Military Spouses
Where You File for Divorce Is Especially Important for Florida Military Spouses As a general rule, Florida spouses can only file for divorce in Florida, the state in which they live. Unlike civilian spouses, military spouses tend to have options on where to file for divorce. For example, suppose a military couple was married in […]
The Legal Complexity of Interpreting Emojis
The Legal Complexity of Interpreting Emojis For most people, emojis are a fun and clever way of expressing oneself via text messages, social media or email. From a legal vantage point, however, the use of emojis can raise head-scratching legal questions as to an emoji user’s intended meaning. From a simple winking emoji to an angry […]
Will the court provide an interpreter?
Will you be provided an interpreter during your court proceeding?
Are Communications With My Accountant Privileged?
Are discussions with my accountant confidential in a Tampa divorce?
Trump’s Executive Order and Its Impact on Tampa Family Law Cases
Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration impacts more than the US border.
What is a Family Law Financial Affidavit?
Financial affidavits appear to be simple on the surface but can be challenging to understand.
What is a Court Reporter?
The role of a court reporter is more than the stenographic machine.
Military Domestic Violence Injunction Remedies
When remedies for military domestic violence are needed, civil & criminal statutes are used to provide relief.
What Is a Family Law General Magistrate?
Not all divorce cases are overseen by a judge. What is the alternative?
What are Family Law Interrogatories and How Do I Answer Them?
What happens when the opposing party serves you with interrogatories.
Can I Modify a Domestic Violence Injunction?
If you seek any modifications to a court order, strong evidence must be submitted to justfiy its dissolution.
What Is the Putative Father Registry?
Unnmarried Florida men can retain paternal rights through a legal registry.
What Happens at a Case Management Conference?
What you need to know if your case requires a case management conference.
What Happens at a Pretrial Conference?
What a pretrial conference means for your court case.
How to Legally Change Your Name in Florida
A simple overview on name changes in the state of Florida.
Can a Family Court Judge Order Drug Testing?
Why a judge could order a drug test during custody cases.
Can I put my home up for sale during my divorce?
Why you are better off selling your house after your divorce.
What Happens When a Domestic Violence Injunction is Violated?
The courts will not take a domestic violence injunction violation lightly.
Due Process Protections and Domestic Violence
Even in sensitive cases, the legal right of individuals in a trial needs to be upheld.
I moved after my case is over. Do I need to notify the court?
It is important that you update your contact information.
What is a Psychosexual Evaluation and when will a judge order one?
In rare cases involving complex custody disputes, outside assistance may be required for a final judgement.
New GPS Apps Brings Electronic Evidence To The Forefront of Divorces
A recent Supreme Court case suggests that you may want to shy away from these new GPS apps offered through your hand held devices.
Top 3 “Need to Knows” about The Spying Spouse
How to handle a spouse that is looking over your shoulder during your dissolution case.
Will the judge speak to my children in a custody case?
A child’s testimony may not be necessary.
Was your Child Support Hearing Transcribed?
A recent Florida decision is yet another reminder of how important the transcription of your case may be.
Retirement Benefits May Be a Powerful Tool for Child Support Enforcement
An alternative method for collecting unpaid child support.
Is a Settlement From a Lawsuit Considered Marital Property?
Equal distribution of marital assets may not apply to settlement awards.
If my court appointed expert seeks outside (legal) assistance, Am I responsible for their fees?
If you’re getting divorced, read your attorney’s contract carefully.
What process do courts undertake in determining distribution of certificate of deposits (CD), money market, or savings/checking bank accounts?
If your assets are not properly defined as martial or non-martial, you may end up in court again.
Can I take my child’s cellphone away as punishment?
Is denying access to a child's phone an act of discipline or an act of theft?
Is Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) included as income for Child Support payment calculations?
Even if the funds are from the government, these funds play a factor in your child support.
Things to Consider if You Divorce after You’re 50
How your retirement and social security are effected.
New GPS Apps Brings Electronic Evidence To The Forefront of Divorces
A recent Supreme Court case suggests that you may want to shy away from these new GPS apps offered through your hand held devices.
Can My Child’s Last Name be Changed?
While name changes during dissolution cases can be easily petitioned, name changes for minors require more cause.
Top 3 “Need to Knows” about The Spying Spouse
How to handle a spouse that is looking over your shoulder during your dissolution case.
My ex-spouse quit before retirement age, can I still get a portion of the pension?
A recent court ruling finds that pensions awards may change if your ex-spouse experience a job change.
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