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Florida Family & Marital Law Attorney: Marck Joseph, Esq.
In the State of Florida, Family and Marital Law refers to the legal issues, matters, and proceedings that typically surround familial relationships. Particularly, those matters related to marriage, divorce, child custody, and support. The State of Florida has very specific regulations and laws on marriage, divorce, child support, time sharing, equitable distribution of assets, and other familial and relationship matters, including specific requirements in terms of age requirements, license requirements, and pre-marital processes in some cases. To learn more about the general aspects of Florida family law continue reading.
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Navigating Child Support Matters: In The State of Florida
Child support is an important familial issue that affects many parents in the stateof Florida. In the State of Florida, each parent hasa fundamental obligation to support his or her minor or legally dependent child. To help accomplish this principle, the State of Florida, has established what are known as “guidelines” which is a schedule based on the parents’ combined net income estimated to have been allocated to the child as if the parents and children were living in an intact household. These guidelines encourage fair and efficient settlement of support issues between parents and minimize the need for litigation. Continue reading for more information on navigating child support matters in Florida.
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Miami Equitable Distribution Lawyer
The experienced Family and Marital Law attorneys at The Joseph Firm, P.A., can help you with the equitable distribution process and clarify how Florida law affects property acquired before or during your marriage.
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Understanding Child Support In Florida
If you're looking to have a better understanding of child support issues under Florida law (including common misconceptions), keep reading!
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Understanding Child Custody In Florida
If you're facing a child custody dispute or you're in the middle of a divorce involving minor children, read more to learn more about child custody (Time Sharing) in Florida.
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Understanding Divorce in Florida
Couples facing divorce often experience a very emotional and stressful time. Before filing for divorce, it is best to understand what divorce is and what you can expect. Continue reading to learn some of the basics of Florida divorce.
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How Does Back-Pay Child Support Work In Florida?
PICTURE THIS: It's a typical day, you wake up to the smell of coffee when suddenly your phone rings. You answer and, on the other end, is the mother of your child. She reminds you that your child support payment is late. But, you don't know how to tell her that you're struggling to make ends meet for yourself. If you're struggling to make regular back-pay child support payments in Florida, keep reading.
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WHAT IF THE CHILD ISN'T YOURS?
It can be devastating to learn that the child you've raised for years is not yours biologically. In the mist of it all, you're probably wondering to yourself, "What happens now, and do I have any rights”? If these are some of your questions, continue reading to learn more about Florida's paternity laws.
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The Results of Simmonds v. Perkins
There's no shortage of paternity court shows on T.V. And while television might be entertaining, paternity court shows (typically meant for entertainment) sometimes bring up interesting issues, particularly regarding a father’s paternal rights. Wondering how so? Continue reading to learn more about how this landmark decision has impacted a biological father’s paternal rights in Florida.
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What Are The Rights Of A Man Who Fathered A Child With A Married Woman While Her Marriage Was Intact?
Florida paternity laws have traditionally been unfriendly to the rights of a man who has a child with a woman who is married to someone else. There have been recent changes, though. We'll discuss how Florida paternity laws have progressed and the impact these changes may have on a father's right to a relationship with his child, even if the child is being raised in another household.
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