When parents in Saratoga decide to separate, generally they each have a right to build a relationship with children from the union. There are some exceptions which may include domestic violence or if a parent is accused of a crime and in these instances, a parent may...
There are many factors that are considered by couples in Sarasota seeking to adopt a child and it is not an easy process. Many laws exist to ensure that the best interests of the child are examined, requiring that the adoptive parents go through a rigorous evaluation....
One of the most contentious issues that can rise between parents in Sarasota who are no longer together is financial support of a child. Generally, the parent that does not have custody is ordered to pay the other parent child support and the amount of the support is...
If you own a business and your marriage has fallen apart, then you will likely be dealing with a high asset divorce. Such divorces can be extremely complicated and filled with bitter court battles, especially if the spouse of the business owner decides that they...
For some parents in Sarasota, a child custody dispute can be lengthy and emotionally draining. While Florida encourages parents to share custody equally, there may be some situations where parents are not able to agree on where the children should live, who should...
Sadly, there are many parents out there in the Sarasota area and beyond who fail to make monthly payments for the care of their children. Despite the threat of jail, these people do not feel that they should have to provide financial support for children they brought...
Traditionally when a couple divorces in Sarasota, a judge awards the wife alimony and in the state of Florida, the award could be for life. Also known as spousal support, the amount of money a spouse is ordered to pay to the other is determined by a number of factors...
There are many couples in Sarasota who dream of having a family but for some, the physical ability to do so can be limited. In such instances, some people and couples choose to turn to adoption, offering a home to a child in need. The adoption process for prospective...
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...
