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Who Makes Medical Decisions for a Minor Child?
Your divorce case is over, whether by the hand of a judge making decisions for you, or by the consent of both parties, who have voluntarily and possibly amicably agreed to the terms of the divorce, including timesharing and parenting. The first time your child (or children) get sick post-divorce, you may be wondering… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court to Determine PIP Deductible Issue
The Florida Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could have a big difference in how much money that car accident victims get to keep from their settlement or verdict. The case involves the interpretation of personal injury protection (PIP) benefits. What is PIP? PIP insurance is insurance that is available to… Read More »
The Moral and Legal Ethics of Self-Driving Cars
News about self-driving cars is seemingly everywhere. As the technology evolves, not only are companies selling cars starting to make cars autonomous, but even shared ride services like Uber and Lyft are starting to look into how these cars can make life easier (or more profitable). But for every bit of news about a… Read More »
What is the Right of First Refusal in a Parenting Plan?
Let’s assume that you and your spouse are getting divorced, and you have already agreed on time sharing and even child support when it comes to your children. That’s great news; the less fighting there is, the better it is for your children. But many times when parties agree on the big picture, they… Read More »
Can a Minor Testify in a Custody Dispute?
When parents argue about child custody, one of the first things they usually do to try to prove that they should get the majority of time with the child is to request that the court ask the child what he or she wants. On the surface, this may seem logical–why not get the opinion… Read More »
What is a Common Law Marriage?
Common law marriages are often spoken about and even joked about, even though few people know what they are, or whether Florida even recognizes them. While issues relating to common law marriages are not common, it’s good to know what they are and how and when they could affect you. What is a Common… Read More »
Can You Be Awarded Assets in a Divorce Before the Case is Finalized?
You are likely aware that as a general rule, in a Florida divorce, assets will be divided (though not necessarily equally between the parties), and some property may even be ordered to be sold or liquidated with the proceeds going to each party as determined by the judge. However, like any type of case,… Read More »
Are Roundabouts the Key to Making the Roads Safer?
Cities are always trying to figure out how they can reduce the number of car accidents within their borders. Passing new laws or making them more restrictive can help in certain situations–for example, DUI laws or those restricting the use of cellphones while driving. But the bigger issue is how to design traffic flow… Read More »
Can Parties Agree to Waive Child Support?
When parties get divorced with minor children, there is a great deal of negotiation that goes on between them. Give and take is part of the negotiation process and is generally a good thing, that courts favor. The less fighting that parents do during the divorce, the easier it is on the minor children…. Read More »
Pay Attention to Your Financial Affidavits
In almost every kind of family law case, parties are required to fill out and complete financial affidavits. These are detailed accountings of income of every source and property that you may own. Many people fill these forms out haphazardly, or don’t fill them out at all, either out of laziness, or in a… Read More »
