Blog Posts in January, 2010
Posted on Jan 29, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
According to an article in the Washington Post, the U.S. is urging Japan to re-address its position on child custody disputes between U.S. citizens and Japanese citizens who have children together. ...
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Posted on Jan 28, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
According to a report by the National Marriage Project, the number of unmarried couples who live together is on the rise. Between 1960 and 2008 "unmarried cohabitation" increased more than twelvefold. ...
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Posted on Jan 27, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
Both men and women involved in paternity disputes can find experienced and dedicated legal counsel at the Law Office of Scott Ellerin. Jacksonville paternity lawyer Scott Ellerin has a thorough ...
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Posted on Jan 26, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
If you and your spouse are planning to divorce, you are probably wondering how best to approach the subject with your kids. While you may have every intention of trying to make things easier for them, ...
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Posted on Jan 25, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
There are countless articles, books, and resources available to parents interested in learning how to make the divorce process as easy on their children as possible. But what about grandparents who ...
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Posted on Jan 22, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
A new report by Short Family Law and Attorney Litigators has found that more and more fathers are receiving primary custody of their children following a divorce. In the early 1990s, it seemed as if ...
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Posted on Jan 21, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
What was initially created as way for college students to connect with other students on campus now seems to be a breeding ground for evidence of cheating husbands and wives. A British law firm claims ...
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Posted on Jan 20, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
It is important to understand the difference between marital and separate property when heading into a divorce. Marital property is considered any property or debt that is acquired by either spouse ...
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Posted on Jan 19, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
A Florida man was sentenced to two years in federal prison for willful failure to pay child support. In addition to the two-year prison sentence, Robert George Cahill was also ordered to pay $72,732 ...
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Posted on Jan 19, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
Although a do-it-yourself prenup may be tempting, it's in your best interest to hire an experienced marital agreements attorney if you are interested in drafting a prenuptial agreement. A prenuptial ...
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Posted on Jan 18, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
There are several types of alimony a judge can order during a divorce: Temporary Alimony is paid while the divorce is still pending. Permanent Alimony is paid indefinitely, unless one of the parties ...
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Posted on Jan 15, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
In reference to divorce, litigation refers to settling a divorce case in court. Resolving a divorce through litigation is much more contested than trying to settle a divorce through alternative ...
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Posted on Jan 14, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
If you are considering filing for divorce, it’s a good idea to speak with an attorney before you discuss the divorce with your spouse. There are several things that could cause problems if you proceed ...
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Posted on Jan 13, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
No situation is ever permanent. Families expand, ex-spouses get remarried, jobs are lost and gained, incomes increase and decrease, and the cost of life fluctuates. Sometimes a change in circumstances ...
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Posted on Jan 12, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
If you and your spouse have decided to file for divorce, it's in everyone's best interest to try and avoid conflict as much as possible, especially when children are involved. Not only are divorce ...
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Posted on Jan 11, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
Have you recently learned you are not the father of a child you thought was yours? You're not alone. Countless men throughout Florida and around the country have taken part in raising a child, only to ...
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Posted on Jan 8, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
If you are a member of the military, and you and your spouse have decided to file for divorce, it's to your advantage to work with an attorney who has experience handling military divorces. Although ...
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Posted on Jan 7, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
The state of Florida recently enacted new laws that provide specific instructions for divorce or separated parents who want to relocate with their children. These guidelines state that any parent who ...
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Posted on Jan 6, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
Going through a divorce is not only emotionally difficult, but it can also be financially very stressful as well. While many people are prepared to pay for the legal fees associated with their ...
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Posted on Jan 5, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
In order for a couple to file for divorce in Florida, they must meet one of two grounds: The marriage is irretrievably broken. This essentially means that the marriage is broken beyond repair and ...
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Posted on Jan 4, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
A new study confirms what many people have long known: that money problems can drive couples into filing for divorce. Utah State University’s Jeffrey Dew conducted a study that found money problems ...
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Posted on Jan 1, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
Parental alienation is something many parents may have never heard of, but could be experiencing without even knowing it. Parental alienation is a situation in which one parent tries to manipulate the ...
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