When a couple decides that they no longer wish to live together as a married couple, there are usually two options, legal separation or divorce. The law varies according to the state and jurisdiction in which you live. For couples residing in Florida, there are fewer options but different alternatives to protect the rights and… Read more »
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For many foster parents, the usual end goal is to find a child that needs your loving home. While some children may be temporary stays before returning to their biological parents, every foster parent is looking for “the one,” so to speak, that they will adopt. However, life might not always work out quite like… Read more »
Like most states, Florida bases child custody and support off of the best interests of the child. They also have specific guidelines for child support. In most cases, Florida courts grant shared custody – referred to as “shared parental responsibility” but they may lean more to one parent or the other, especially if the child… Read more »
When it comes to divorcing couples, those without children often only care about who gets the assets gained during their marriage, but for divorcing couples with children, their welfare will always come first. It is very much the same with divorcing couples who decided to foster children before the divorce. However, as fosters that are… Read more »
When two parties get a divorce in Florida the court will enter a Judgment of Dissolution. If children are involved, a child custody and support order will be entered as well. The order will outline the legal rights and responsibilities of each parent and include language regarding time sharing division and the financial obligations of… Read more »