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Parental Neglect & Time-Sharing, 1st in a Series
Factor 1: Parental Neglect & Time-Sharing Parental neglect is not tolerated. When two parents cannot agree on time-sharing for a minor child, the court will step in and decide. The judge will review evidence from both sides and decide based on what is best for the child’s welfare. In cases where one parent has neglected […]
The January Divorce Boom
It’s not exactly the happiest way to welcome in the New Year. Every January, a strange occurrence known as “Janu-breakups” takes place. Divorce filings rise in January each year compared to other months, raising concerns about the reason behind this sharp increase. Could the strain of the holidays be to blame? Or perhaps your New […]
7 Critical Factors that Put Child Custody At Risk In Florida
When parents in Florida decide to divorce, one of the most challenging aspects of the process is determining how to handle child custody. It is crucial to be aware of the critical factors that affect a ruling on custody and time-sharing between parents. Failing to...
Legal Case Manager Frequently Asked Questions
A Legal Case Manager manager assists attorneys by managing case life cycles and performing other legal tasks such as obtaining information from clients and drafting legal papers. According to the website of The Association of Legal Assistants, a paralegal works under the supervision of an attorney and assists that attorney by performing substantive legal work. […]
Paralegals, Frequently Asked Questions
To Whom Does A Paralegal Report Within a law firm, paralegals usually report to attorneys and lawyers. Some paralegals work for a small, private firm with only one Attorney. They’ll usually work alongside this Attorney, completing lesser jobs related to court matters and other legal responsibilities. This frees up Attorneys’ time and resources to focus […]
Frequently asked questions about Legal Assistants
What is the difference between a Legal Assistant and a Legal Secretary? We Are Hiring Legal Assistants! The difference between a Legal Assistant and a Legal Secretary is seniority and scope of responsibilities. For example, Legal Assistants usually hold an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in an area like paralegal studies or pre-law. Due to […]
Managing a High Asset Divorce
Managing a High Asset Divorce All divorces present difficulties, but the divorce process can become even more problematic for considerably wealthy couples with many assets. Since most affluent clients often have several companies, assets, investments, vehicles, fine art, equity, etc., all marital assets must be appropriately identified and valued. This process is referred to as […]
Is Child Support Paid if Both Parents Share Custody?
Is Child Support Paid if Both Parents Share Custody? If both parents share equal time with their children, child support is still calculated using the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, which is based on the parties’ income, percentage time-sharing (only overnights are used for this purpose), health insurance, daycare costs, and uncovered medical expenses. The lower […]
How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce
How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce Many unhappy spouses want to keep their marriage together for their children’s sake. Staying in an unhappy marriage, on the other hand, may cause greater harm because it will inevitably lead to an uncomfortable home for parents and their children. Children may gain more from living in […]
Will I Be Granted Custody?
Will I Be Granted Custody? Related Article: Will I Be Granted Custody? What is the definition of shared custody? What does it mean to have exclusive custody? Again, there is no such legal idea as “custody” of children in Florida. The terms “majority time-sharing” and “equal time-sharing” refer to the different types of time-sharing schedules. […]