As you prepare to go to court to see who gets custody of your children, one of the first things you should know and expect is that the court will be making a decision based on what is in the best interests of your children. Many spouses use child custody as a way of being […]
Preparing For Your Child Custody Mediation
Changes In Alimony After A Divorce
Recently, near St. Petersburg, FL, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a Republican-led bill that would have affected the lives of many families in St. Petersburg and all around Florida. This bill, known as SB 1796, set out to retroactively change court-ordered decisions set in place regarding alimony and child custody. This bill would have allowed parents […]
Governor Vetoes Alimony Bill
Earlier this month, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that was passed by Florida state lawmakers that would have overhauled alimony laws. This is the third time a governor has vetoed bills passed by lawmakers addressing how alimony is addressed in the state, with the former governor twice rejecting changes. If the governor had signed […]
Should A Lawyer Write Contracts For A Business?
Contracts are an important part of running a successful business. You sign them when you hire employees, start a relationship with vendors, move into a new commercial building, and even take on new clients. Without airtight contracts, though, you could find yourself in financial or legal trouble if something goes amiss. For this reason, it’s […]
How Does Child Support Work?
When it comes to child support issues, a friendly co-parenting relationship can quickly become an acrimonious one. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for the parent who is ordered to pay child support to resent the amount or just the fact they have to pay the other parent. Are all parents required to pay child support? […]
Common Divorce FAQs
If you have decided to end your marriage, there are steps you should take in order to protect your parenting rights (if you have children) and your rights to martial steps. The divorce process can be stressful and overwhelming, but a divorce lawyer can help you through the process. The following are some common questions […]
How to Ask Your Fiancé for a Prenup
When it comes to asking your fiancé for a prenuptial agreement, there are several issues to consider. Just blurting out that you want a prenup probably won’t go over very well, so finding a better way to approach the subject is a good first step. Whether you’ve been together a year or a decade, it’s […]
Prenups on the Rise Amongst the Young
In the past, most people thought of a prenuptial agreement as something that only mattered to wealthy people. When you make millions of dollars every year, and you meet the love of your life, you want to make sure that person does not take half of more of what you have worked for if you […]
Should Parents Pressure their Children Into Prenups?
A prenuptial agreement is a great way to protect assets during a divorce. When it is structured correctly, it provides security for both parties to the marriage. But is a prenup something a parent should be requiring? That’s a fair question, and one that a father recently posted on Reddit’s “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) […]
Prenup Says No Eating Pizza and No Skipping the Gym?!
No eating pizza might sound like a strange thing to put into a prenup, but for one couple it has simply become part of their agreement. In reality, the couple can have pizza. They just can’t have more than one pizza per month. Their pre-wedding contract with one another also included a clause about not […]