Divorce is always a complicated time for any family. If a child custody or divorce case is particularly contested, the Florida Court could become involved if they feel that a child’s best interests could be compromised by the disagreement between the parents. In this article we’ll break down what a guardian ad litem is and [...]

Filing for a divorce can be stressful, especially if children, pets, or assets need are involved. The stress can worsen when your spouse does not want to move forward with the divorce. You want to do what is best for you during this difficult time, and contacting the right attorney is a great place to [...]

Parenting is never easy, even in the best of circumstances. However, when a person (or people) becomes a parent, they must provide for their child's basic needs until adulthood. If a family separates and there are children involved in the divorce, typically, the parent not living with the child (the noncustodial parent) will pay money [...]

No two divorce experiences are ever the same. As we all know, all families are different, and one family’s divorce process may look very different from another. While some families may legally separate quickly and amicably, this can be much more complicated if the location of one of the spouses is unknown.Divorce by publication is [...]

When going through a difficult time in a relationship, mediation services can sometimes be a preferred solution for couples struggling to move forward and find common ground. If this sounds like an issue you are going through with your partner, you may find this article to be a helpful resource for mediation in Florida.Mediation is [...]

Every father should have the right to spend time with their child or children. However, in Florida, fathers who are not married to their child(ren)’s mother do not automatically have these rights to be involved in their children’s lives or make decisions for their children. In fact, even if a father does not have custody [...]

Child support is a court-ordered responsibility for the financial support for the care, maintenance, training, and education of a child. At Family Matters Law Group, we care about ensuring that your children are financially supported and that you are either paying or receiving the right amount of child support payments based on your family’s individual [...]

Divorce is a difficult time in any person’s life, no matter how amicable the separation. When it comes to Florida divorce laws, there are many different rules and regulations that can be overwhelming for many people. While things like child support have very straightforward guidelines, alimony is decided by the Courts. A knowledgeable and skilled [...]

Can I change my Custody Agreement in Florida?In Florida, custody agreements, or Orders, are called parenting plans. Parenting plans outline where the child will spend time and who will make the decisions for the child. These two concepts, timesharing and decision making, make up the Florida version of custody (even though we do not use [...]

Learn More About Prenuptial Agreements in FloridaWhile years ago, many states were against prenuptial agreements, today, all 50 states allow couples to adopt prenuptial agreements. These agreements protect both parties and simplify the divorce proceedings in the unfortunate situation of a couple needing a divorce.While each state has its own unique set of rules regarding [...]