Can I Move With My Child After The Divorce?
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Can I Move With My Child After The Divorce?

In the months and years following a divorce involving children, new job opportunities may arise or new romantic relationships may be formed, suddenly making the idea of moving to a new city or state desirable. Frequently, our firm is contacted by former clients who want to know 1) if they are allowed to move with their child, and 2) if…
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Is A Military Divorce Different From A Civilian Divorce?
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Is A Military Divorce Different From A Civilian Divorce?

In any divorce proceeding, the primary goal is for parties to walk away with a Final Judgment that settles all of the major issues that were in contention (e.g. child custody, child support, alimony, division of marital assets and liabilities, etc.). In an uncontested divorce case, the parties have resolved their own issues and entered into a Marital Settlement Agreement…
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Can I File For Divorce In Florida?
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Can I File For Divorce In Florida?

At least one party to the marriage must continuously reside in Florida for 6 months before the filing of the petition for dissolution of marriage. (Note: Special rules apply in some instances involving military service members.) Typically, the date of residency is proven by providing the court with a copy of a Florida driver license, identification card, or voter registration…
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How Is Child Support Calculated In Florida?
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How Is Child Support Calculated In Florida?

In Florida, child support is determined by a formula spelled out at Chapter 61.30 of our statutes. Lawyers and judges refer to this as the “Florida Statutory Guidelines.” Under the Guidelines, support is based primarily on the incomes of the child’s parents. Almost all sources of income are considered, including military allowances and adjustments like BAH, BAS, COLA. Conversely, some…
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What is Family Law?
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What is Family Law?

Family Law is a broad term that encompasses the many legal issues that can arise within domestic relationships. While divorce is probably is the most common association, Family Law may also relate to legal conflicts between parties who have never been married to one another. For instance, an unmarried man may petition the court to establish paternity of a child.…
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