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WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ATTORNEY’S FEES IN A FAMILY LAW CASE?
Read moreAttorney’s fees can be awarded in divorce, paternity, support, modification, and post-judgment matters. A party can petition the Court...
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WHAT IS MANDATORY DISCLOSURE? WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED TO GIVE TO THE OTHER PARTY IN A DIVORCE?
Read moreMandatory Disclosure Checklist:
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AM I REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A PARENTING CLASS?
Read moreIn all cases involving minor or dependent children, both parties are required to attend a parenting class before the...
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WHAT IS MEDIATION? DO I HAVE TO ATTEND?
Read moreMediation is a process in which a neutral third party assists the parties in reaching an agreement on issues...
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CAN A PARENT CHANGE THE LAST NAME OF A CHILD WITHOUT THE OTHER PARENT’S PERMISSION?
Read moreA parent who wants to change a child’s last name must file a petition with the court and serve...
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CAN A PARENT REFUSE VISITATION IF CHILD SUPPORT IS NOT PAID?
Read moreNo. Time-sharing and child support are treated separate and apart from each other by the court except as it...
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WILL MY CHILD HAVE TO TESTIFY IN COURT?
Read moreAs a general rule, children never appear in or testify in court. In fact, you must seek permission of...
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MAY I MOVE OUT OF STATE WITH MY MINOR CHILD?
Read moreFlorida creates specific instructions for parties attempting to relocate, including a procedure for obtaining the permission of the Court....
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HOW DOES ALIMONY WORK? TEMPORARY ALIMONY?
Read moreAlimony or spousal support is based upon need and ability to pay. That is, the need of the spouse...
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HOW IS CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATED?
Read moreIn Florida the specific amount of child support that must be paid by a parent is governed by law....
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