Because of the mobility we have in this country, it is not unusual for parents to move to another state, taking their children with them. Many people who live in Sarasota have come from other places and the relocation has no effect on a parent’s rights relating to...
Our readers likely remember the post written on the controversy over an alimony bill passed by the Florida legislature which would have ended the practice of awarding lifetime spousal support and allowed the courts to change existing agreements. Many felt that it was...
The end of a marriage brings with it significant changes in terms of lifestyle, living arrangements and finances. One of the issues that often can cause contention for a couple going through a divorce is the subject of support for the ex-spouse. If a spouse has been...
Many former and current soldiers live in Sarasota, trying to resume their daily lives and leave the horrors of the Iraq war behind them. However, sometimes, an ex-spouse or partner will attempt to use the soldier's interior struggles as evidence against them in a...
When a couple decides to adopt a child, it must be determined by a court that the move is in the best interests of the child. This is usually accomplished by home visits, a psychologist giving their opinion on how the action will affect the child and a termination of...
Some people are very successful in their business lives but not very successful in their love lives. When such people go through a divorce, there can be many disputes regarding the division of property and finances. An amicable parting can soon turn into a complicated...
Florida has a large population of immigrant families that have their own cultures and unique backgrounds but sometimes, this can cause problems with the law. For example, parenting techniques and practices can be quite different and this can result in a child custody...
Depending on the circumstances and facts, a divorce can get complicated fairly quickly as emotions are heightened, and temperatures rise. Factors that can contribute to a complicated divorce can be anything from the presence of children, which raises issues over...
While most custody issues involve parents or legal caretakers fighting over a child, it is important to remember that there are other kinds of custody issues which may occur in Sarasota. For example, a child custody case may center on a parent trying to obtain custody...
When a person in the military goes through a divorce, the spouse has the right to claim up to half of that person's military pension as marital property. This means years later, when the person retires, a large chunk of their retirement amount may be gone, giving them...
