By Steven Combs | Published September 8, 2015 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: child custody, custody arrangements, intelligent decision, sole discretion | Leave a comment
When Do Florida Judges Consider the Child’s Custody Preferences?
Although many states have set ages at which courts are required to consider a child’s preferences in establishing custody arrangements, there is no such age in Florida. Here, judges have sole discretion in determining whether kids are developed and intelligent enough to be able to have some input on these choices, whether they understand the Read More
Read MoreSteps to Take After Your Divorce is Finalized
Once you receive your divorce decree, you’re certain to feel a sense of relief. But before you can fully relax, there are some additional steps you’ll want to take to make sure you are prepared to start the next chapter of your life. First, read through the divorce decree closely to make sure you know Read More
Read MoreWhat Grounds Exist for an Annulment of Marriage?
An annulment is a legal procedure used to bring a marriage to an end. However, unlike a divorce, an annulment declares the marriage to have been null and void, meaning legally it never occurred in the first place. This means you will not have to go through as many of the stressful processes you would Read More
Read MoreWhat Makes Second and Third Marriages More Likely to End in Divorce?
Numerous studies have indicated that second and third marriages are far more likely than first marriages to end in divorce. But why exactly is this? For one, people who have already gone through one divorce have already been through the process and know what to expect, so they might not have as many reservations as Read More
Read MoreDoctors Struggle to Keep Solo Practices Afloat
Physicians in Florida have faced a number of challenges in recent years, with battles over Medicaid still raging and many struggling with high malpractice insurance premiums. Payment and practice models have evolved, and running a clinic has become increasingly difficult as a result. These days, one of the biggest challenges to solo practitioners is simply Read More
Read MoreFlorida Appellate Court Upholds Divorce for Same-Sex Couple
In January 2015, Florida same-sex couples officially received the right to legally marry. For many, this meant formalizing their unions under the eyes of the law. However, for other same-sex couples, the decision brought with it another advantage—the right to divorce. Many of these couples had married in other states that allowed same-sex marriage, but Read More
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Whiplash
Whiplash is one of those injuries you might have heard of, but do not fully understand. It is actually one of the most common injuries resulting from car accidents, and is a term used to describe damage to the soft tissue in a person’s neck. It can be minor in nature or extremely serious. The Read More
Read MoreWhat Steps Should You Take After a Car Accident?
If you spend a significant time driving, it’s likely that you’ll be involved in a car accident at some point in your life. As common as these crashes are, it’s rarely easy to sort out the damages and expenses in the days and weeks afterward. If you are ever involved in an accident, there are Read More
Read MoreDividing IRA Assets in a Divorce
In Florida, individuals are required to disclose their marital assets and work out an equitable division of this property. Generally, these assets include items like real property, motor vehicles, furniture and cash. In these situations, dividing property is relatively easy and both former spouses can receive their fair share. One type of asset can be Read More
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