21

Jan

How Long Does a Father Have To Establish Paternity in Florida?

Being a father seems simple—the child calls you “Dad” and recognizes you as their father. However, it is not always that straightforward.While married fathers are automatically given paternity rights and assumed to be the child's legal father, unma...

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21

Jan

How Long Does a Prenup Last?

A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a contract entered into by each partner before marriage defining their property rights in the event of a divorce. Such an agreement is used to help protect and divide the assets a...

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21

Jan

Child Support Modification in Florida

Florida law recognizes that a change in the circumstances of either parent may provide justifiable grounds to increase or decrease the amount paid for child support. However, proving that a change is substantial enoug...

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21

Jan

Does Florida Recognize Common Law Marriages?

Many couples, even those who have been together for a long time, choose not to make their marriage legally official. However, some states have laws that recognize those couples as having a “common-law” marriage. A common-law marriage occurs when a couple has li...

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21

Jan

Can You Get a Prenup After Marriage?

When you fall in love and decide to marry your partner, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is protecting your assets should the marriage fail. Later, however, you may wonder, “Can I get a prenup after I’m a...

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21

Jan

How Long Does Alimony Last in Florida?

Divorce has a significant financial impact on both spouses. In Florida, alimony can be granted to a spouse who needs financial support during or after a divorce. Florida law provides for several different types of ali...

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21

Jan

How Much Jail Time Do You Get for Violating Probation?

If you have been notified of a probation violation, your freedom may be in jeopardy. The experienced criminal defense attorneys at O’Mara Law Group can protect your rights and provide an effective defense for clients...

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21

Jan

5 Reasons To Draft A Prenuptial Agreement

Prenuptial agreements mainly deal with the non-marital and marital assets a couple owns and how they will be divided in the event the couple gets a divorce. While historically, people may have viewed these contracts a...

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21

Jan

What To Do If Your Ex Refuses Visitation

Parents refuse visitation between their child and their ex for many reasons. Sometimes, it is an act of vengeance and a way to lash out at a former spouse. Other times, a parent may refuse visitation because they beli...

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