By Steven Combs | Published June 30, 2015 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: child support, delinquent parents, family law, lack of payment | Leave a comment
When two people have a child together, there is an implicit understanding that they are both responsible for that child’s needs. If the parents are in a relationship, that responsibility is shared often in an unspoken way, with each parent chipping in with time and finances as needed. When parents separate, the arrangement becomes more Read More
Read MoreStatistics indicate that more than half of the people who get divorced in the United States will wind up getting married again. But how will a potential remarriage affect the terms of your existing divorce(s)? First, depending on the state in which you got divorced, you may have to wait a certain period of time Read More
Read MoreMediation 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 MoreWhile 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 MoreWhen 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 MoreDivorce 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 MoreAccording 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 MoreThroughout 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 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 MoreWhen 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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