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Protective orders against cyberstalkingToday we continue our discussion about Florida laws that protect against online harassment and threats. In Part 1, we talked about what cyberstalking is under Florida law, including as a type of domestic violence.In 2012, the...
A look at Florida's new cyberstalking statuteAt our law firm, we represent people involved in actual or alleged domestic violence. Sometimes these situations arise in connection with divorce or child custody proceedings and other times between people who are dating,...
In a Florida divorce, unless the divorcing parties enter into an agreement of their own, the judge will divide marital assets and debts according to the principle of equitable distribution. This means, according to the applicable state statute, that the division...
Obligations of financial support for ex-spouses of sponsored legal residentsImmigration is certainly at the forefront of current news headlines, even impacting issues of divorce in Florida.If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a green card to work...
Can I stop my ex from introducing their new love interest to our kids?The answer to this question can be complicated under Florida law. Undergirding every Florida court order related to children, including time-sharing and visitation, is their best interests. Let’s...
A fresh look at Florida’s child support guidelinesWhen Florida parents divorce, child support is a key issue. Florida child support law is based on a set of guidelines that weigh important factors like income, health insurance and other medical costs, child care...
Is my ex entitled to half of my inheritance?In Florida, when one spouse inherits property or money solely either before or during the marriage, the inherited asset is nonmarital and not subject to equitable division of property in a divorce. However, there are...
Is Florida next? In Florida, a beloved pet is firmly in the category of property that would be part of equitable division in a divorce. Arguably, a Florida court does not even have the power to order a custody or visitation arrangement for a pet, even if the spouses...
The answer to this question is complicated in Florida. Certainly, the fact that the divorce happened is public information. The public can purchase a certificate of divorce from the Florida Department of Health. Of more concern to most people is public access to the...
What happens when your child’s holiday schedule conflicts with the regular visitation schedule? Let’s say you are a divorced mother who normally has the children at home during the school week, including evenings and overnights, according to your parenting plan. You...