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Can a Guardian Ad Litem Be Disqualified?

Can a Guardian Ad Litem Be Disqualified?

For parents who are dissatisfied with a Guardian Ad Litem's findings, the court limits their options to disqualify them. A guardian ad litem (GAL) is a court-appointed investigator who is chosen to i...

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The Role of the Guardian Ad Litem in Florida Trial Courts

The Role of the Guardian Ad Litem in Florida Trial Courts

Guardian Ad Litems serve the best interests of a child during a divorce case. In Florida divorce and child custody proceedings, a guardian ad litem (GAL) may be appointed to investigate solutions tha...

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Holiday Tips for Divorced Parents

Holiday Tips for Divorced Parents

Divorce can cause strains on households this time of year, but families can still have a peaceful holiday season. Even for the healthiest and most amicable legal separations or divorces, the holidays...

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Child Support and Private School Tuition

Child Support and Private School Tuition

If your child attends a private school, tuition costs may be factored into your child support. Florida courts look to a number of legal factors when determining child support amounts, but just as imp...

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Is My Military Accrued Vacation Time and Sick Leave a Marital Asset?

Is My Military Accrued Vacation Time and Sick Leave a Marital Asset?

Military divorces come with additional strings, including what is considered an assets for equitable distribution. Divorce is difficult enough without additional layers of legal complexity, but the r...

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Is My Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) a Marital Asset?

Is My Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) a Marital Asset?

In any divorce case, retirement funds are fair ground for equitable distribution. If you or a spouse was a federal employee or uniformed service member, you are likely already familiar with a thrift...

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What Is the Putative Father Registry?

What Is the Putative Father Registry?

Unnmarried Florida men can retain paternal rights through a legal registry. The putative father registry — not to be confused with punitive, meaning punishment — is a legal method by which an unm...

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Will the Court Separate Siblings in a Custody Case?

Will the Court Separate Siblings in a Custody Case?

 The courts seek to provide the best possible living situation for minors during custody cases. In rare cases, siblings might be living under two different roofs. As a general rule, Florida courts a...

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What Happens at a Case Management Conference?

What Happens at a Case Management Conference?

What you need to know if your case requires a case management conference. In a Florida family law case, it is not uncommon for parties in the case to attend a case management conference. Fancy jargon...

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