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Special requirements apply to U.S. service members and their spouses when they divorce. Even though military divorces are no more complicated than civilian divorces, specific rules must be followed. These differences can be in relation to compliance with support payments, residency or filing requirements, or the division of military pensions. Military Divorce Military divorce is governed by federal and state…
There are many different reasons why to remarry. Maybe you bickered constantly and despite trying, you just couldn’t make it work. Then something happened. You ended up seeing each other again, and things began to seem better. The chemistry between you two is still there and now you may find yourself in a position of wanting to remarry your ex-spouse.…
In the United States, there are two types of marriages: civil marriages and religious marriages. However, there are also common law marriages. Ceremonial marriages are those that are performed by a religious official or civil servant, while common law marriages are created when a couple lives together and holds themselves out to the public as being married. This blog post…
A complaint for annulment of a wedding is not a common one. In most cases, it is either because people are not aware that such a thing exists, or they do not want to go through the hassle and expense of getting an annulment. However, the fact is that annulments do exist, and there are specific grounds on which a…
Most people associate family law with divorce and custody agreements. However, there are many other situations where having a family lawyer can come in handy. If you’ve been wondering whether you need to hire a family lawyer, or if you can handle a situation on your own, read on. There are some situations and warning signs that can indicate it’s…
Divorce can be expensive. People often wonder if they can get divorced without the help of a divorce attorney. The answer is technically yes—but depending on your marriage length and financial circumstances, it’s not recommended. If you want help protecting separate assets and ensuring your right to half of the marital property, spousal support, child custody and child support, hiring…
Whether you’re a mother looking for child support, or a father who wants the legal right to spend time with his child, establishing paternity in Miami, FL is a key part of child support and custody cases. Since families can take a number of different forms and sizes, paternity law can get complicated quickly. Here’s a brief overview of paternity…
When you have a child, you’re legally obligated to contribute to the support and welfare of that child, even if you’re not a custodial parent. When a noncustodial parent refuses to pay their child support obligations, the custodial parent can file an action to force payment—and if the other parent refuses, they can experience serious consequences. If you’re dealing with…
Navigating the holidays as a divorced parent of minor children can be stressful and difficult. Depending on how each side of the family wants to celebrate the holidays, there can be major issues to resolve before either parent gets to watch their child open gifts or sit on Santa’s lap. That’s why making a parenting plan is crucial—it is a…
Being a parent is a difficult job, but an important one—in fact, the state values the role of mothers and fathers so much that anyone deemed “unfit” could be subject to having their parental rights terminated. Florida identifies several different statutory ways in which a person’s parental rights can be terminated. This isn’t a responsibility taken lightly, however, and there’s…