Many parents who are required to pay child support either because of a paternity action or because of a divorce, do not fully understand how child support is calculated. Florida Statutes Section 61.30 provides the formula the courts use to calculate child support. The following steps are used to determine child support: Determine Gross Monthly Income. This […]
Whether one is appointed Trustee over a Trust or a Personal Representative (“PR”) over an Estate, that individual holds great power. What some people forget quite often, sometimes to their own detriment, are the corresponding responsibilities that accompany that power. When the Trustee/PR neglects those responsibilities, the Court may order the fees already paid to […]
A guardian ad litem (“GAL”) is appointed by the court in a dissolution of marriage or for the creation, approval, or modification of a parenting plan when the court believes that it would be in the best interest of the child or children to have someone act on behalf of the child or children. The GAL is […]
Choosing the last name of a child is easy when the parents are married to each other. Most commonly, the child is given the last name of the father, but an alternative is to have a hyphenated last name with the mother and father’s last names. The issue of choosing the last name of the […]
Guardians and Guardian Advocates are both given their powers through the probate court. A Guardian Advocate is a special type of guardian for persons with a developmental disability. Specifically, the developmental disabilities that qualify for a Guardian Advocate are defined in Section 393.063 Florida Statutes are as follows: retardation, cerebal palsy, autism, spina bifida, or Prader-Willi […]
Pursuant to Section 61.13001 Florida Statutes, if you want to relocate at least 50 miles for more than 60 consecutive days, you must either obtain written permission of the other parent or obtain the Court’s permission. The factors the Court will examine when making its determination are as follows: (a) The nature, quality, extent of involvement, […]
Judge Judy is trusted more, according to this poll, than any other judge in the U.S. This includes our Supreme Court Justices. To read more see below: http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/justice_ginsburg_is_close_behind_judge_judy_on_most_trusted_list/?utm_source=maestro&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly_email
Gov. Rick Scott vetoed SB 718 May 1 because he could not support legislation that “applies retroactively and thus tampers with settled economic expectations of many Floridians who have experienced divorce.” Read more at: http://www.floridabar.org/DIVCOM/JN/JNNews01.nsf/Articles/8D231737258EC2ED85257B5500448DE4
Starting a business generally requires business formation. Evaluating business entities and choosing the one that offers the most advantages require both business and legal knowledge. Florida business law attorneys can help you choose wisely and start your business off on the right step. Depending on the nature of your business, you may be wrestling with whether […]
Every state has different laws regarding divorce and, for a court to grant a divorce, you must be in compliance with the state’s rules. Daytona Beach divorce attorneys can explain the Florida divorce process and ensure you comply with all state laws and procedural deadlines. The Florida legislature passed a law requiring all divorcing couples […]
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