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Jan
Are Parenting Courses Required in Florida Divorces?
Florida is one of many states that requires parents going through a divorce to attend a parenting course before their divorce is finalized. The course is four hours long and is intended to help parents make the best c...
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Jan
A Change in Single Parenting: The Rising Role of Single Father
Becoming a custodial father likely means you will spend more time with your child and have more control over their day-to-day activities. However, becoming a custodial parent has historically been more difficult for fathers than mothers.Fortunately, many stat...
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Jan
How is Child Support Calculated in Florida?
Key TakeawaysChild support in Florida is based primarily on the income of both parents and the best interests of the children involved.Other factors can also affect child support, such as the number of children, time-sharing arrangements, and insurance needs.You can reques...
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Jan
Checklist for Dividing Assets in a Divorce
A Florida marital asset is anything of value that either spouse acquired during the marriage jointly or separately. A premarital asset you own may initially be a non-marital property, but it can become marital property in some circumstances. Without a knowledgeable divorce...
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Jan
Rights of the Custodial vs. Non-Custodial Parent Blog
When parents divorce or separate, understanding the rights of the custodial vs. non-custodial parent is crucial for navigating child custody arrangements. While custodial parents typically have primary physical custody and decision-making authority, non-custodial parents may...
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Jan
Florida Child Custody FAQs
Understandably, child custody decisions are often emotionally challenging. They can also generate many questions. This Florida child custody FAQ is designed to answer some of the most common questions we receive in ou...
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Jan
Who Pays Child Support With 50/50 Custody?
Every child custody and child support scenario has unique considerations, encompassing everything from the child's needs to the parents’ income. However, the best interest of the child will always be a primary factor guiding the presiding court’s decisions...
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Jan
Retroactive Child Support in Florida
Retroactive child support is a way for custodial parents to recover compensation from noncustodial parents when they take on the financial responsibility of supporting their child before a child support order is order...
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Jan
What Happens if You Don’t Sign Divorce Papers in Florida?
Spouses getting divorced often don't agree on much. Sometimes, they may not even agree that getting a divorce is the best course of action. When you’re served divorce papers for a divorce you don’t want, it might be tempting to ignore the petition and hop...
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Jan
Is Florida a 50/50 State?
Key TakeawaysFlorida is an equitable distribution state that doesn't require 50/50 marital property division upon divorce.Marital assets are subject to equitable distribution, but separate property is not.Out-of-court settlement agreements can giv...
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