While it can often seem like there are many more agencies and organizations set up to help parents collect child support, there are also several resources that can help those paying. The Florida Department of Revenue is responsible for child support within the state....
Month: March 2016
It can help to think of marriage like a business
Most people don't think of marriage the same way that they think of running a business, primarily because of the involvement of love and related emotions. People think of business in a very professional sense, and it can even come across as cold and calculating. This...
Does a rapist have any parental rights?
Whether or not a rapist has any automatic parental rights or is able to petition the courts for custody or visitation is a state and not a federal matter. While this may change in the future — as this is one area where legislation is often proposed — for...
Financial tips for domestic violence victims
If you've been victimized by domestic violence in Florida and you're trying to move forward with your life, these tips can help. They all relate to finances, which can be rather problematic when breaking off a relationship.1. Learn about the community resources that...
Is it possible to get custody after a same-sex divorce?
With same-sex marriage now legal across the United States, LGBT parents are finding that divorcing can create some unique issues. One of the main areas is the problem of who gets custody of the children when the couple divorces because both are not biological parents...
Can a prenup be thrown out if you can’t read it?
There are a lot of reasons why a judge could throw out a prenup in Florida, even if you signed it before marriage. For instance, if you were forced to sign it under duress, it likely won't hold up. But can the judge throw the paperwork out if you can't read it?In some...
New alimony guidelines clear Senate, headed to House
When couples are married for a significant length of time, it can mean that alimony comes into play. In some cases, alimony can be very difficult to change once it has been ordered, and there are situations where one person could be paying the ex alimony permanently....
Abusers may manipulate victims into denying abuse
Domestic violence situations can be very complicated, in part because they often involve two people who had, at least for a time, a very close relationship. One reason that a person may deny that he or she is being abused, even if the evidence is very clear, is that...
Domestic violence and divorce
Domestic violence can happen to anyone. Victims come from many different backgrounds and life circumstances, and domestic violence does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. While for those on the outside, it may seem...
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