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In the sunshine state of Florida, where luxurious lifestyles are not uncommon, divorces can escalate into high-stakes legal battles, resulting in eye-watering settlements and asset divisions. From celebrity splits to high-profile business moguls parting ways, Florida has seen its fair share of jaw-dropping divorce settlements. Learn more about the stories...
Around 10% of custody cases are decided through mediation. Only 4% of custody cases actually go to trial. [1] Prepare for Child Custody Mediation Are you going through mediation for your child custody case? Here are some guidelines on preparing for your case. 1. Have Your Court Documents and Be...
What is a Protection Order? Protection orders, commonly known as restraining orders, are legal documents that aim to safeguard individuals, particularly victims of domestic violence, from further harm. In the context of child custody cases, these orders specifically regulate the contact and visitation rights between a parent and child. Such...
There were almost a million same-sex couple households in the U.S. in 2017 and just over half (51.7%) of them were female coupled households. [1] In What States is Gay Marriage Legal? A significant turning point in the battle for marriage equality occurred on June 26, 2015, when the United...
About 21.9 million children had a parent who lived outside their household in 2018, representing more than one-fourth of all children under 21 years of age. [1] What Does Joint Custody Mean? Joint custody refers to the legal arrangement where both parents share physical and/or legal custody of their child....
The question of custody after a mother’s passing can be a complex issue. Below we identify who may get custody in this very unfortunate circumstance. Child Custody and an Acknowledgment of Paternity After Maternal Death An acknowledgment of paternity is a legal document signed by both the mother and father,...
Are you involved in a custody dispute regarding your child? There is tension in any moment of indecision and you are likely to want the process finished as soon as it starts. Read on to get a better idea of just how long child custody decisions in Florida Filing of...
Child Support Payments and Visitation Rights Child support payments and visitation rights are two critical components of family law that often come into play following the dissolution of a marriage or the separation of parents. The intersection of child support payments and visitation rights often leads to complexities and disputes,...
