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Child Visitation in Florida In 2021, Florida experienced 3.4 divorces per every 1,000 residents. [1] When finalizing divorce, one of the biggest concerns is the custody of children. When it comes to our children, nothing is more important than their happiness and stability. Working to obtain child visitation can be...
In Jacksonville, there are a few ways to figure out who a child’s father is. If the dad is not married to the mom when the baby is born, and he does not sign a paper called an “acknowledgment of paternity” right after the birth, he needs to ask the...
What is a High-Conflict Divorce? A high-conflict divorce is one where one spouse does not want the marriage to end and will do whatever they can to cause problems. This can make the divorce process long, expensive, and emotionally draining. In the United States, 20% of all separations are high-conflict....
Paternity Actions A paternity action refers to a legal process that helps determine the biological father of a child. Paternity actions can be initiated by either the mother or the potential father, and they involve various legal procedures and tests to determine the biological relationship. Often used in cases of...
Custody Action Mistakes to Avoid Separation can be really hard, especially when kids are involved. The legal stuff can mix with personal issues, making things even tougher. Even though child custody can bring strong emotions, your actions matter – for your child’s well-being and your relationship with them. If you...
Establishing legal fatherhood is essential for several reasons. One significant reason is the father’s financial responsibility. Once paternity is legally established, the biological father can be required to provide child support to the custodial parent, which helps meet the child’s financial needs. This support ensures that the child receives adequate...
Military Divorce vs. Regular Divorce in the United States The divorce rate among military couples is 4.8% compared to approximately 2.5% of the general public. The higher percentage of divorce among military couples is due to younger marriages, extreme financial hardship, rushing in for military marriage benefits, infidelity, stress, and...
Behind closed doors and drawn curtains exists a silent struggle that often goes unnoticed by many. It’s a struggle of fear, anguish, and the shattering of trust. Domestic violence impacts individuals severely, causing physical, emotional, and psychological distress. In 2020, there were 106,515 crimes of domestic violence reported to Florida...
