| July 29, 2010 |
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Child Custody isn't Always Awarded to the Mother
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| There are many people who assume that after a divorce or a legal separation, primary child custody will automatically be awarded to the mother. Yet, this is not the case in the state of Florida. According to the family laws of the state, the court ... |
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| July 28, 2010 |
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Domestic Violence Revealed after Boy's Death
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| In Los Angeles, police say that they are investigating an 11 year old boy's suicide. They say that they did not learn key information about the boy's abusive stepfather until after the boy hung himself. The Los Angeles Times reported that the ... |
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| July 27, 2010 |
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Requesting Child Support Modification
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| Posted By Ellerin Hutchinson |
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| In the state of Florida, when a child support order is issued by the court, the amount of support that is to be paid is based upon 1) the needs of the child and 2) the income of both parents. Often times, parents experience changes in the income ... |
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| July 22, 2010 |
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Creating a Legally Binding Marital Agreement
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| Posted By Ellerin Hutchinson |
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| More and more people are choosing to draft marital agreements in the United States to protect their assets and to ensure that important decisions are mutually agreed upon. However, people must remember that certain factors must be met before a ... |
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| July 21, 2010 |
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How are Child Support Awards Determined?
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| In the state of Florida, a child support order tells a parent exactly what he or she must do to support his or her child. The amount of the child support order that is awarded will always be based upon the laws of the state and the state's child ... |
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| July 20, 2010 |
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Transitioning After Divorce
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| Divorce can be life altering for many people. When a couple is married, they get into a routine and take control of differing responsibilities. However, when the relationship comes to an end, spouses have to learn how to cope without one another and ... |
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| July 15, 2010 |
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What is a Parenting Plan?
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| Anytime a couple decides to separate or divorce and children are involved, the parents will have to create what is called a "parenting plan". Essentially, a parenting plan is an agreement between both parents that, in the event that a conflict ... |
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| July 14, 2010 |
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The Difference between Equal and Equitable Distribution
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| When it comes to property distribution, states will either distribute marital property equally or equitably. The state of Florida happens to be an equitable distribution state, which means that family courts choose to distribute assets after ... |
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| July 13, 2010 |
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Signs of Divorce
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| More often than not, before couples decide to part ways, there are obvious signs that divorce is on the horizon. Below, some common signs of divorce are identified: § One or both spouses frequently thinks about that it would be like to be separated ... |
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| July 08, 2010 |
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How is Alimony Paid?
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| Posted By Ellerin Hutchinson |
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| After alimony has been awarded to a dependant spouse, the independent spouse will be responsible for making scheduled payments. Depending on the court's orders, independent spouses may have to make monthly spousal support payments or periodic ... |
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| July 07, 2010 |
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Penalties for Child Support Contempt
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| In the state of Florida, if a non-custodial fails to meet his/her child support obligations, he/she can face numerous consequences. This is due to the fact that the state has strict enforcement laws and will take serious measures to collect past due ... |
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| July 06, 2010 |
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Tips for Finding a Military Divorce Lawyer
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| Posted By Ellerin Hutchinson |
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| If you are going through a divorce and you are a member of the U.S. military service, you will want to obtain legal representation from an attorney that handles these types of cases. Below, we provide a few tips on choosing a military divorce lawyer ... |
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| July 01, 2010 |
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Changes to Florida Alimony Law
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| Recent changes have been made to Florida's alimony laws that went into effect for pending cases and divorces filed after July 1, 2010. Courts will now determine whether one party actually needs alimony and whether the other party is able to pay it. ... |
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| June 30, 2010 |
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Florida Paternity Test Process
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| Posted By Ellerin Hutchinson |
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| Florida courts use genetic testing, also referred to as a DNA test to determine paternity . The process is simple: The mother, child and man believed to be the child's father are scheduled for a genetic test. All three must show up for the ... |
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| June 29, 2010 |
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Sandra Bullock’s Divorce from Jesse James Finalized
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| Actress Sandra Bullock has finalized her divorce from Jesse James. Bullock filed for divorce on April 23, a month after tabloid reports surfaced that James had been unfaithful to her with a tattoo model named Michelle (Bombshell) McGee. McGee told ... |
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