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How difficult is it to modify a child custody order?
If you are like most people, you think that your divorce and all of its provisions become final once the court issues its final divorce decree. This is not always the case, however, especially when it comes to post-divorce issues involving your children. Chapter 61 of...
Changing a custody order
After Florida parents receive their custody arrangement, they may think this arrangement is permanent. However, there may be times when it is necessary to change the custody order. In this situation, it is important for parents to understand when a modification is a...
International custody case goes to the Supreme Court
The Hague Convention is an international treaty that applies to custody cases in Florida in which there are allegations of abduction by one of the parents. According to the terms of the treaty, the country of the child's habitual residence is the jurisdiction in which...
Is a new relationship grounds for the termination of alimony?
When the Florida courts make a determination regarding the type, duration and amount of alimony, they do so with the utmost consideration. For this reason, most judges will require one or both parties of an alimony agreement to show sufficient grounds to request a...
Can I change my child’s name after divorce?
In the wake of a divorce, particularly if your ex-partner was abusive or controlling, every reminder of your ex-spouse can be painful. Many people who took their spouse's name at marriage have strong feelings about returning to a maiden name or previous name once the...
Holiday co-parenting recommendations
Residents in Florida who must raise their children with a former partner know that co-parenting requires a lot of consciousness and effort. This is the case at any time of year but is even more important during the holidays when activities increase, and emotions may...
Estate plans need attention in a divorce
For people in Florida who have made the tough choice to get divorced, they know that some change in their asset pool may well result from this major life experience. The magnitude of how a divorce impacts a person may be influenced by the presence of any premarital or...
Co-parenting agreement not enough to secure time-sharing
You may forge a relationship with the child of your same-sex spouse or partner through the time you spend with the child and the care that you provide. However, we at the law office of Schipani & Norman caution you that if you want the relationship between you and...
What issues does a prenuptial agreement cover?
While creating a prenuptial agreement before your Florida wedding may leave you feeling pessimistic, there are numerous potential benefits of having such a document. If you and your spouse remain happily married, the agreement may never come into play. However, if you...
High earners should consider signing a prenup prior to marriage
Entering into a marriage in Florida is a happy time for most couples, but over half of the wedded couples end in divorce. Depending on the length of the marriage, couples can end up battling over large assets in public. The cost of divorce rises the longer it takes to...
