“Divorce and child custody are sensitive subjects. It’s crucial to have an attorney who understands your situation and who is dedicated to zealously advocating for your rights”
Divorce
Divorce cases are highly emotional and can easily become very contentious. Our goal is to finalize our divorce cases without unnecessarily delaying the process while obtaining the best result possible for our clients. In most cases, we strive to resolve divorce cases at mediation so that our clients can move on with their lives. This is especially true when children are involved.
Relocations
In Florida, a Petition to Relocate must be filed in order to relocate more than fifty miles. Failure to obtain court permission to relocate can result in contempt proceedings and even a change in custody. The Court will look at the resulting change in timesharing, travel expense, difference in schools, relationship with each parent, etc.
Paternity Cases
In Florida, placing the father's name on a birth certificate does not automatically establish paternity. In fact, unwed fathers have no rights with regard to their children until paternity is established by court order. We file paternity cases on behalf of both unwed fathers and mothers to establish legal rights to timesharing, child support, and to prevent relocation.
Contempt Proceedings
Once a divorce or paternity case has been finalized, contempt proceedings can be initiated when a party fails to comply with the terms of the final judgment. Contempt proceedings are most often seen for failure to pay child support or alimony. Contempt proceedings are serious and in the worst case scenario, can result in imprisonment.
Modifications
Once child support and timesharing have been established pursuant to a court order, either party can file for a modification if they can establish an involuntary substantial change in circumstances. A child support modification requires difference of 15% or $50.00 per month, whichever is greater, in the amount calculated under the Child Support Guidelines from the amount previously ordered.
Enforcement
In some cases, after a divorce is finalized, one of the parties does not comply with terms of the agreement. A common example of this involves the sale of property after a divorce.