Divorce can be a difficult time for the people involved. Sometimes, a marriage doesn't work out, and the parties have to try to agree on property division, alimony, child custody and more. This is the same whether in Florida or another state. Divorce may lead to...
Year: 2012
Custody fight for girl adopted without consent
We often think of child custody as being a product of divorce, but that is not always the case. When a child custody dispute involves a third party in addition to the biological parents of a child, there can be significant legal complications. It is especially...
Florida grandmother seeks custody of murdered woman’s child
Child custody disputes are typically thought of as disputes between a mother and a father. However, in some situations, grandparents find themselves fighting for custody of their grandchildren. Florida law does recognize the best interests of the child in child...
Former Tampa Bay player requests reduction in child support
Agreements to provide financial support for child-raising are often contentious issues in the courts. Child support often boils down to what the parents can provide to keep a child living at the same level of comfort as if the parents were together. Courts commonly...
Jacksonville woman vandalizes courthouse during divorce
A Jacksonville woman spray-painted graffiti on her local courthouse while going through a divorce and custody dispute. Pensacola residents going through a divorce know divorce can be an emotional time, and taking the time to understand one's legal rights may help them...
Halle Berry can’t go to France with child, says judge
When parents want to move to a different area and take the children along, many issues can arise. Unless divorced or unmarried parents relocate to the same area, it can make it difficult for one parent to spend time with their kids. Since mothers are more often than...
No child support from father for 25 kids, their mothers say
Child support is a critical aspect of modern life. When parents split up, or when they're never married in the first place, some agreement is necessary to ensure a child is properly cared for. Anyone dealing with child support issues should be aware of one's full...
Man accused of not paying child support for 21 years
Florida readers may be interested to hear about a child-support case from another state. The story centers around a man who owes hundreds of thousands of dollars in delinquent payments for child support. Anyone having issues with child support should understand their...
Seminole County State Rep Questioned on Assets in Divorce
A critical part of dividing assets and determining alimony in a divorce case is determining the wealth, income and assets of both parties. Without a clear and accurate assessment of what each spouse has to work with, a judge can't make a fair decision about how assets...
Warrant issued for producer over delinquent child support
For some people who must make child support payments, falling behind is a constant threat, but falling into delinquency can have serious legal consequences. Readers in the Pensacola area may be interested to learn that a Florida court has issued a warrant for the...
