How 50/50 Time-Sharing Changed the Way Child Support Is Calculated in Florida
You hear it all the time. “We have 50/50 custody, so child support should cancel out, right?” Not always. In Florida, child support is not based on time-sharing alone. It is based on a combination of income, overnights, shared expenses,...
What Is a Marital Settlement Agreement and Why Do You Need One?
Divorce is rarely simple. It can feel like a whirlwind of emotions, paperwork, and tough decisions. But one document can bring clarity and peace of mind during this process: the Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA). Whether you’re already going through a...
Common Challenges in Stepparent Adoption and How to Overcome Them
Stepparent adoption is one of the most meaningful steps you can take for your family. It is more than just a legal process. It is a way of saying, “This child is truly mine in every sense of the word.”...
What Is a Protective Order and Can You File for One Without a Lawyer?
Every minute in the United States, approximately 20 individuals experience physical violence from an intimate partner. This statistic highlights the critical need for protective measures. If you or someone you know is facing threats, harassment, or abuse, understanding how protective...
Who Pays Attorney Fees in Child Custody Cases?
Child custody cases can be emotionally and financially challenging for parents. While the primary focus is often on securing the best outcome for the child, many parents are also concerned about the costs associated with hiring legal representation. One of...
What are the Florida Custody Laws for Unmarried Parents?
Understanding custody laws can be challenging, particularly for parents who are not married. Similar to many other states, Florida has established specific rules to address custody agreements for couples who are not married. It is essential to comprehend these laws...
Child Custody Attorney: Is Your Ex Turning Your Kid Against You? It Could Affect Your Case
As a child custody attorney, I see it all the time—one parent, either to get revenge or to influence a custody battle, tries to turn the child against the other parent. Not only is doing this wrong morally and ethically,...
5 COVID-19 Co-Parenting Tips from a Child Custody Lawyer
Co-parenting is a challenge even under ideal circumstances, and with everything that is going on with COVID-19, it’s obvious that circumstances are anything but ideal. As a child custody lawyer, part of my job is to help my clients successfully...
Florida Family Law Attorney on Child Support: What You Should Know
As a Florida family law attorney, I know how confusing and stressful the child support process can seem to someone not familiar with the legal process. I see it in my clients’ faces all the time. Here’s the truth, though—while...
How Florida Courts Determine Child Support, Explained
Whether you’re going through a divorce, or setting up a parenting agreement for a child born to an unmarried couple, the subject of child support is often one of the most difficult and confusing to sort out for all parties....