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Archive for March, 2015

How Does Florida Handle Common Law Marriages?
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In some parts of the country, common law marriages are treated a lot like myths—people have heard of them, but no one is quite sure whether or not they really exist. This confusion is understandable, especially considering the fact that common law marriages are only fully recognized in 10 U.S. states, and partially recognized in only six more.
 
 
While they are not as uncommon as you… Read More [+]


How is Child Support Calculated in Florida?
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The state of Florida takes child welfare extremely seriously. In order to ensure that Florida’s children are kept safe and healthy, the state enforces a rigid set of laws pertaining to children’s wellbeing, including child support laws. Given their importance, Florida’s child support laws need to be as thorough as possible, but unfortunately this also means that they come with a whole lot of information to sort through.
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Parent’s Divorce Has Lasting Impact Older Children
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A divorce can be stressful and emotionally taxing for everyone involved—the separating couple, their friends and family members, and to children of any age.
 
But a recent study on the divorce process found that divorce can be especially damaging for older children and teenagers, who often experience more complicated emotional responses and find it more challenging to adapt to their family’s new situation.
 
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Florida Child Custody Laws Protect Kids from Domestic Violence
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Going through divorce can be an emotionally taxing and stressful experience, especially for any children that are involved. They have to witness their parents going through a trying emotional experience, and may be forced to choose sides and take an active role in deciding their own fate where child custody is concerned.
 
Florida courts distribute child care responsibilities to separated or divorced parents based on a number of factors.… Read More [+]


New Alimony Bill Would Bring Drastic Changes
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Imagine this: You and your high school sweetheart get married as soon as you get your diplomas. To support your new life together, you get a job and work hard while your spouse goes to college. But this is your first real relationship and the first time that either of you have lived with anyone other than your parents, so it’s not what you were expecting. Plus, with one… Read More [+]