Category Archives: Family
How Can I Avoid Delays In My Florida Divorce Case?
The truth is: Sometimes you can’t. Unless you’ve filed for a simplified divorce, which not everyone qualifies for, your divorce is likely to take six months or longer. Even when the divorce is uncontested, delays can occur that set you back. Nonetheless, identifying certain factors that cause delays in your Florida divorce case can… Read More »
What’s Included In A Florida Parenting Plan?
If you’re going through a divorce or recently welcomed a baby into the world, then you’re going to need to know something about timesharing and parenting plans. In this article, Tampa, FL, family law attorneys at Faulkner Law Group, PLLC, will discuss the requirements for a timesharing agreement and what important provisions you should… Read More »
Can You Dispute A Prenuptial Agreement In Tampa, Florida?
Prenuptial agreements are those made prior to a marriage that help clarify financial matters between future spouses. They are usually enforceable, even if one party is placed in a bad position because they signed off on one. There are, however, some circumstances in which a prenuptial agreement can be considered void. In this article,… Read More »
When Can I Be Held In Contempt Of Court During A Florida Divorce Proceeding?
Generally speaking, you can be held in contempt of court for failing to comply with a court order handed down by a judge. These could involve issues related to child support, alimony, time-sharing, or the division of marital assets. Contempt can either be a criminal matter, aimed at punishing an individual for failure to… Read More »
How Do The Florida Courts Determine The Child’s Best Interests During A Divorce Case?
When it comes to child custody and time-sharing, the courts will consider the best interests of the child to determine who should have custody and when or if the child should have contact with both parents. In Florida, the courts presume that it is in the child’s best interests to have both parents play… Read More »
What Should I Bring To My Initial Consultation With My Florida Divorce Lawyer?
It can be intimidating to think of all the things you need to do when going through a divorce. For many folks, simply meeting with a divorce lawyer is enough to raise alarms. You will likely have numerous questions. You may not even know where to begin. For your initial consultation, you likely won’t… Read More »
Does The State Of Florida Allow Palimony?
You’ve heard of alimony, which is a regular payment made from one former spouse to another. But what about palimony? What’s that? Essentially, palimony is a regular payment made from one former partner who was not married to the other. Several states in the U.S. allow for palimony, but Florida is not among them…. Read More »
What Are The Different Types Of Restraining Orders In Florida?
A restraining order, also known as an order of protection, is a legal tool that a person can use for protection against another individual. In this article, the Tampa family lawyers at Faulkner Law Group, PLLC will discuss restraining orders, the various types of restraining orders, and what you will need to know before… Read More »
How Are Child Custody Decisions Made During A Florida Divorce?
In the State of Florida, custody refers to legal decision-making rights over the child. A parent who has legal custody of a child has the right and responsibility to make decisions concerning the child’s schooling, health care, and religious upbringing. While the Florida courts used to favor mothers in custody matters, that is no… Read More »
The Advantages Of Collaborative Divorce In Florida
Are you preparing to end your marriage in Tampa, Hillsborough County, or elsewhere in the region? You may have heard horror stories of divorces gone wrong. The good news is that a divorce does not have to be a nasty, difficult fight. Many people are able to reach amicable solutions—even in tough cases. Florida’s… Read More »
