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My ex-spouse quit before retirement age, can I still get a portion of the pension?

My ex-spouse quit before retirement age, can I still get a portion of the pension?

A recent court ruling finds that pensions awards may change if your ex-spouse experience a job change.  It is well established law that a spouse should be awarded one half of the marital portion of ...

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Passports for Minor Children

Passports for Minor Children

Common questions regarding obtaining and handling a passport for your child.  Q:  Does my child need a passport to travel out of the country? A:  Yes, every minor child must have a passport in ...

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What happens to my time sharing when I am deployed?

What happens to my time sharing when I am deployed?

For parents who are going to be deployed, your timesharing rights can be reallocated.   Being next to MacDill Air Force Base means that I represent a high amount of military clients going through d...

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My Ex falsely accused me of child abuse, what should I do?

My Ex falsely accused me of child abuse, what should I do?

Accusations of child abuse are never taken lightly, but it is possible where one parent may plea that for their own gain.  Sadly, I have seen a few instances where one parent abused the system and m...

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Does Cheating Matter?: An Ashley Madison Affair

Does Cheating Matter?: An Ashley Madison Affair

If Infidelity is the cause of a divorce, the court may still take that into consideration. In the wake of the Ashley Madison scandal, a website in which encouraged married individuals to cheat on the...

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Can I Keep My Engagement Ring?

Can I Keep My Engagement Ring?

If you called off your engagement, you may want to be prepared to turnover your ring.  Generally, in the state of Florida, the law of gifts applies to engagement rings.  In other words, this law of...

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If both parents agree, can I move out of state with my children?

If both parents agree, can I move out of state with my children?

Moving long distance with children requires more than a mutual verbal agreement.  In Florida, if a parent wants to move with their children more than 50 miles away, for any period longer than 60 day...

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If my vehicle is in my spouse’s name when I file for divorce, will my car be taken away?

If my vehicle is in my spouse’s name when I file for divorce, will my car be taken away?

If your name is not in your car's title, you may not immediately lose your vehicle. Filing for Dissolution of Marriage can become quite concerning for parties who hold the majority of assets under on...

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Can I Bring A Paternity Action Prior to the Birth of the Child?

Can I Bring A Paternity Action Prior to the Birth of the Child?

When it's the best time to file a case involving paternity. In Florida, although many do wait until the birth of their child to begin a paternity action, there is no requirement that a child must be ...

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