Category Archives: Family Law
Opt for a Healthy Divorce in 2020
Now that the holidays are over, you may be thinking about another big event: ending your marriage. Many couples put in their best effort to get through the holidays so they can file for divorce in the new year. In fact, January is considered the biggest month of the year for divorce, with filings… Read More »
Concerns in a High Asset Divorce
On the surface, a high asset divorce may seem easier than a regular divorce. There’s a lot more money involved, so each spouse can take a huge chunk and move on, right? Not exactly. In fact, these divorces are often more complex because there are many more assets involved and they need to be… Read More »
Custody Arrangements: Establishing a Fair Parenting Plan
Divorce is a complicated process, especially when there are children involved. At the office of Edward J. Jennings, P.A. we are prepared to help you through the process of divorce to make it as easy as possible for everyone involved. One of the most difficult elements of a divorce is establishing a parenting plan… Read More »
What Happens When Facing Allegations of Child Abuse
Everyone has the right to raise their child in the way that they best see fit. As long as a child is not being harmed and their basic needs are being met, the government will not get involved. However, sometimes child abuse accusations come up from a misunderstanding or in an attempt to influence… Read More »
Adoption by Stepparent
When you meet someone and decide to be a part of their life forever, you may decide that you want to adopt their children. There are many reasons to do this, including in order to have the same last name, and the desire for your family to be completely legally recognized. At the office… Read More »
Five Considerations to Make Before Signing a Prenup
When two people get married, it is not uncommon for one party to ask the other to sign a prenuptial agreement. This is an agreement that determines who gets what in the event of a future divorce. These agreements are sometimes a source of bitter feelings, but some people believe they are important to… Read More »
Protect Your Business Assets in Divorce: Here’s How
For most people, their biggest concern during divorce is their children. Business owners, however, have an additional concern to consider: their livelihood. If you own a business and are either in the midst of a divorce, are considering filing for a divorce, or have recently filed for divorce, there are precautions you need to… Read More »
Five Financial Mistakes You Can Make During Divorce
According to findings published on HuffPost, the average American divorce costs between $15,000 and $20,000. For most people, that amount is a sizeable down payment on a home or a year’s worth of college tuition. For most people, the cost of divorce is unaffordable. If you are about to embark on a Florida divorce,… Read More »
Throwing Out Your Divorce Settlement: It IS Possible
Sometimes, divorce cases can go smoothly and without a hiccup, sometimes there are a few potential snags but the couples work past them, and sometimes divorces are so ugly it forces even their attorneys to wonder how the parties were married in the first place. In these latter instances, parties may feel compelled to… Read More »
Is Child Support Necessary if the Parents Split Custody 50/50?
There are a lot of misconceptions about Florida child support, but by far one of the biggest is that child support is only necessary if one parent has more custody than the other. This is not the case. While the ideal situation is one in which both parents are responsible for exactly 50 percent… Read More »