Tag Archives: Winter Park Family Law Attorneys
Witnesses in Florida Custody Trials
Although many cases come to a final settlement before a custody trial is needed, some cases are too hotly contested and ultimately need to rely on a judge to make the final determination. Florida law places a strong preference towards granting joint custody to parents so they have equal rights and responsibilities and both… Read More »
Recommendations for Ensuring Your Prenuptial Agreement is Enforceable
It is becoming increasingly more common for couples to execute prenuptial agreements prior to getting married. The main reasons couples decide to execute a prenuptial agreement are to help reduce litigation in the event of a future divorce and to protect assets from their future spouse. However, just because you and your spouse enter… Read More »
Establishing Paternity in Florida
Establishing paternity for a child can at times be a challenging hurdle, particularly if the mother is unmarried. Under Florida law, there is a presumption that the husband of a married mother is the father of any child that mother has, there is no such presumption for unmarried couples. As a result, in such… Read More »
What Do I Need To Prepare For My Florida Child Support Trial?
Imagine this: you were recently served with a motion written by your spouse’s attorney seeking to increase your child support obligation. Alternatively, imagine you lose your job and you are seeking a decrease in your child support obligation. Your spouse’s motion has been set for trial before a judge and you are now faced… Read More »
Dividing Defined Contribution Plans and Defined Benefit Plans in a Florida Divorce
Some of the most difficult assets to divide in a Florida divorce case are retirement accounts, and yet retirement accounts often are the bulk of what needs to be divided between parties in a Florida divorce. Two of the most common types of retirement accounts are defined contribution and defined benefit plans. Florida law… Read More »
Motions for Temporary Support, Time-Sharing, and Other Relief in Florida Divorces
The divorce process can be long and taxing. At times, it can take a few years before a couple finally enters into a final custody agreement, final settlement agreement, and judgment. Accordingly, particularly if your case is contested, it may be in your best interests to file a Motion for Temporary Support, Time-Sharing, and… Read More »
