Parental Relocation in Florida
What Parental Relocation means for you and where to go from here. Parental relocation is one of the most challenging issues a parent can face in the eyes of the court. Separating a child from a parent is something the court hesitates to do unless proven to be in the...
A Guide to Understanding How the Foreclosure Moratorium Affects You
When the economy takes a hit, the housing market takes a hit. But the ones who suffer the most are homeowners who are servicing a mortgage. Things can go from sleepless nights to constant anxiety over losing your home as the foreclosure inches closer to an end....
Establishing Paternity a Necessary Step Post Split
Establishing Paternity has become an afterthought that causes headaches and stress after a relationship has run its course. In Florida, it has become more common for Millenial and Gen-Z couples to have a child out of wedlock. In fact, many put the baby carriage before...
Divorce in Florida: How much does it cost?
In over 25 years that I’ve been practicing divorce law, the most asked question at the very beginning of a consultation is “how much is this going to cost?“ As frequent as this question is asked, this is the most difficult question to answer for many reasons that I...
Child Dependency Lawyer in Boca Raton
If Florida’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) believes that a child has been neglected, abandoned abused, mistreated, or is otherwise at risk of harm, DCF may petition the court to take custody of the child. With the stakes so high, parents who have had their...
How to save your marriage before it’s too late
All relationships have their ups and downs but, when a spouse suddenly says they want a divorce, your whole world starts crashing down around you. Is there any way to make a final attempt to stop a divorce from happening? Here are a few steps to on that may help turn...
Reasons You Should Hire a Real Estate Attorney
Florida does not require parties to hire a Real Estate Attorney like some states. It’s important to note that hiring an attorney may help expedite the process, as well as protect the real estate buyer’s and seller’s interests. A title insurance company is an...
How can you get a free credit report?
It’s very easy to get a no strings attached credit report. Simply go to www.annualcreditreport.com and follow the instructions for obtaining a credit report from each of the three credit reporting agencies. They offer online access to your reports or they will mail...
How do I check the balance due on a judgment?
Determining how much you owe on a judgment can be difficult. Maybe they garnished your bank account several years ago and you cannot remember how much they took. Maybe you made a few payments, but something else took priority. Now things are better and you want to...
Calculating Child Support
In divorce cases involving children or in paternity cases, child support must be calculated. Both parents have an obligation to provide support to their children. Child support guidelines must be filed in each case. The guidelines determine the amount of support that...
