While a name change pursuant to a final judgment of dissolution of marriage is based solely on the election of the wife, a civil name change is more involved. We mention it here solely to advise you of this entitlement as an issue to be considered in a dissolution of marriage proceeding.

“Child Custody,” was replaced with “Parenting Plans,” in 2008.

Parenting Plan battles are often the most emotionally difficult aspects of divorce. Fortunately, the state of Florida has helped the situation somewhat when the adoption of a new provision of statute §61 – Parenting Plans and Time-Sharing.

Parents have a legal obligation to support their children financially and that responsibility cannot be waived by either parent. Child support is statutory in Florida – the law itself determines the amount of child support to be paid based upon the net income of the parents.

In a Petition to Determine Paternity and for Related Relief, as addressed in Chapter 742, Florida Statutes, a party is requesting the Court to determine that another party, or the Petitioner himself, is the natural/biological parent of a minor child/ren.

Any divorce affects every aspect of your life. Divorce is more than a legal problem; it is also a lifestyle change. Your financial status changes; your relationships with friends, parents, in-laws and even your own children change. Your residence may change, you own less property, less furniture and you have less money and income.

The most important business aspect of your family law or divorce case in Florida is Equitable Distribution. A full, fair and complete accounting of all of the assets and liabilities of the parties is the first step in this process. Once all of the assets and liabilities are known, then they can be evaluated to see if there is a basis for excluding any of them from the marital estate.

Parenting Plan battles are often the most emotionally difficult aspects of divorce. Fortunately, the state of Florida has helped the situation somewhat when the adoption of a new provision of statute §61 – Parenting Plans and Time-Sharing.

In post dissolution of marriage proceedings the petitioning party must be able to demonstrate a substantial change in circumstances to the Court. These substantial changes must permanent, material and, for lack of better word, substantial.

Also known as “Parenting Plans,” which is formerly known as “Child Support.”

Parenting Plan battles are often the most emotionally difficult aspects of divorce. Fortunately, the state of Florida has helped the situation somewhat when the adoption of a new provision of statute §61 – Parenting Plans and Time-Sharing.