By Steven Combs | Published March 13, 2015 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: child abuse, child custody, divorce, family law attorneys, murder | Leave a comment
Father Accused of Killing Daughter Was Awarded Custody Four Years Ago
John Norfleet, a 31-year-old Jacksonville area resident, is currently facing charges of aggravated child abuse and murder in the aftermath of the death of his four-year-old daughter, Jada. But an aspect that makes the story particularly tragic is the fact that Norfleet was awarded custody of Jada and her older sister barely three years ago Read More
Read MoreThe Basics of Divorce Mediation
Mediation is a popular alternative to divorce that allows couple to meet with a neutral third party to hammer out some of the issues in their divorce. While the mediator does not make decisions on behalf of the couple, he or she could help to facilitate discussions and guide the couple as they attempt to Read More
Read MoreWhat is a Collaborative Divorce?
While most people might associate the divorce process with contentious hearings and messy litigation, the process does not have to work this way at all. When spouses are able to work through some of their differences together and come to agreements that work for both parties, the process can go much smoother. A collaborative divorce Read More
Read MoreAnnulment or Divorce: Which Option is Right for Me?
An annulment, much like a divorce, is a type of legal procedure that officially ends a marriage. However, an annulment operates by treating the marriage as if it never existed. But which option is the better choice for you? This choice depends on a wide variety of factors, including the length in the marriage and Read More
Read MoreChild Support: When Does Income Get Imputed?
When a couple has a child, each is responsible for providing care and support for that child. In the vast majority of cases, this is a responsibility both parties relish and they take this job very seriously. This is true even of divorced couples that are required to pay child support and provide regular visitation Read More
Read MoreLessening the Effects of Divorce on Children
Divorce is often very difficult for both spouses to manage, but it can be even more challenging for children of the couple. This is a critical time for your family, as kids can be sensitive to a significant disruption to their normal lives before, during and after a divorce. There have been numerous studies on Read More
Read MorePostnuptial Agreements Offer Various Benefits for Couples
According to a recent study from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, there has been a general trend toward more couples across the U.S. developing and signing postnuptial agreements. This is occurring among couples of all different incomes, as many are finding it beneficial to clearly outline all of the major issues in a marriage Read More
Read MoreImportant Things to Know About Property Division in Florida
Throughout the course of most marriages, couples build up various assets and property together. When they decide to get a divorce, this can make the process difficult, as they must address the challenge of dividing this property in a fair and equitable manner. One of the things that surprises many people going through a divorce Read More
Read MoreFlorida Attorney General Declines to Appeal Judge’s Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi allowed a deadline to appeal a Broward County court’s August ruling on same-sex marriage, thereby setting the stage for the court to approve the divorce of two women who have been in a civil union for more than 12 years. The case in question involved a woman in Fort Lauderdale Read More
Read MoreBusiness Valuation During a Divorce in Florida
When two people are married and own a business together in Florida, there are some unique issues they need to resolve if they later decide to get a divorce. The ownership interest in the business may be considered property, and if so the court will attempt to divide it as it would with any other Read More
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