Florida family law has seen a significant shift with the passage of new legislation that changes how courts approach parenting plans. As of 2023, judges now begin with the assumption that equal time-sharing between parents is in a child’s best interest. This update affects divorce, paternity, and custody cases statewide. For parents, this change can…
The custody of a child depends on the status of the parents, whether they are married or not. In the state of Florida, it is assumed that at the birth of a child, if the mother is married, then the father of the child is the husband even without court order paternity acknowledgment. This means…
Child support is a legal obligation that both parents have to provide for their children’s basic needs, such as housing, food, medical care, and education. When a court orders one parent to pay child support to the other parent, they must comply with the terms and conditions of the order. Failing to pay child support is a serious offense…
When a child can no longer receive appropriate care for certain reasons, Florida courts can step in to keep the child safe. Understanding the process of minor guardianship and how it works in the state can make the difference between a smooth transition and a prolonged legal battle. Read on to learn what to expect.…
About Child Support Child support is one of the important matters involved in an ongoing divorce case. It is defined as the payment given by one of the divorcing spouses to the other to fund the child’s needs. Child support payment is very beneficial to the recipient kids as it helps pay for education, medical…
When parents divorce in Florida, the court often awards shared parental responsibility, meaning both parents must work together on major decisions affecting their child’s life—including their education. But what happens when divorced parents can’t agree on where their child should go to school? This is a common post-divorce challenge. Whether it’s a disagreement over public…
Undergoing separation and divorce is a tough time for the couple and especially the children. However, when relationships do not work out, couples usually turn to the divorce process. And once the separation is considered, child support now enters the decision table. So who pays for child support in Florida? Any child support attorney can tell you…
The world is increasingly turning liberated. In today’s culture, it is commonly accepted to have children outside the bounds of marriage. Cohabiting couples may have at least one child. The problem arises when the relationship ends and talks of paternity acknowledgment start. When this happens, paternity lawyer Marquez-Kelly Family Law Attorney is needed to process the acknowledgment. What is…
Life after a wedding is an enduring bliss–but not for all couples. While marriage is a wonderful event, the couples are hostages to an uncertain future. Divorce and untimely death, for example, can bring financial consequences to parties involved that is why making a prenuptial agreement Fort Myers with the help of Mellany Marquez-Kelly is…
During a divorce, many settlements need to be done. Significant importance is placed upon the distribution of marital property, which must be fair and impartial among the parties involved. Before tackling Florida rulings regarding property division in divorce, here are some facts about marital and non-marital property: Marital property. All the properties a couple acquires…