By Steven Combs | Published November 17, 2015 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: child custody end date | Leave a comment
Most people believe their child support obligations come to an end as soon as the children in question turn 18, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Laws regulating child support vary from state to state, but in general, it’s safer not to assume your responsibilities are over at any point before you’ve verified it. Most Read More
Read MoreMany people would like to “wipe the slate clean” after a divorce and change their names as a part of getting started with their new identity. Many years ago, all a person had to do was begin calling themselves by a new name, but today there are a number of processes you have to go Read More
Read MoreThe impact of divorce can be emotionally traumatizing for kids. The combination of an upheaval of their day-to-day routines with the uncertainty that comes with not knowing their parents’ future places a lot of stress on children and can have some significant effects on their moods and personalities. One common trait seen in children after Read More
Read MoreWhen you are going through a divorce, it’s understandable to be worried about how you will fare in the property division process. However, it’s important you don’t make any rash decisions — attempting to conceal your assets could land you in legal trouble and result in you getting a worse property division arrangement than you Read More
Read MoreIf you believe your marriage is broken and you and your spouse have even mentioned the possibility of getting a divorce, there are a few steps you should take to protect yourself and your best interests. These include the following: Consulting an attorney. First and foremost, speak with a lawyer about your legal options during Read More
Read MoreWith same-sex marriage now legal in Florida (and all 50 states), county clerks across the Sunshine State will soon be using new marriage and divorce forms that include the word “spouse” rather than “husband” and “wife,” which appear on the existing forms. The revised forms, which go into effect October 1, came at the request Read More
Read MoreThe good news is that today, more women than ever before are considered the primary breadwinners of their households — outpacing their husbands when it comes to how much they earn and contribute to their families. The bad news is that this fact is not necessarily leading to women feeling more comfortable with potentially having Read More
Read MoreA fatal car accident the morning of September 18 claimed the life of a 63-year-old man in St. Johns County, according to officials from the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash shut down all lanes of Interstate 95 for more than an hour just before dawn. Reports state that the driver was heading north on I-95 Read More
Read MoreSpousal support (also known as alimony) is generally divided into two main categories: short term and long term/permanent support. The spousal support arrangement established through a divorce depends on various factors, but here is an overview of some of the most common types of arrangements: Temporary alimony while divorce is pending. Divorces can be long Read More
Read MoreAccording to reports from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, a 62-year-old man was seriously injured in a forklift accident at Flotech Valve Repair Services, a company located just off Evergreen Ave. The man, who is from the Glen St. Mary area, was immediately taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuries. The man reportedly Read More
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