A physically or mentally disabled child whose disability began prior to reaching the age of majority can bring a law suit for support against his parents at any time, because his parents remain responsible for support throughout their lives so long as the child’s disability remains. Here are two prominent cases in which child support...
Florida law specifies that parents are responsible for the financial support of their children until they reach the age of 18 or graduate from high school, whichever comes later. In certain circumstances, parents might agree to extend the period of financial support beyond this requirement or indefinitely. In a 2002, a Florida circuit court judge in the...
Everyone is entitled to a lawyer, right? Right. Each member of The Florida Bar, as part of that member’s professional responsibility, should perform at least 20 hours of pro bono legal service to those who cannot afford private legal services. Along with performing pro bono services, members of the Bar also have the option to make...
In Florida a marriage can be annulled after the death of one’s spouse if the marriage is found to be void. A void marriage is treated as if the marriage never took place. The grounds for establishing a void marriage are bigamy, incestuous marriage, common law marriage entered into after January 1, 1968, marriage between persons...
In today’s highly mobile society, it is common for people to relocate for any number of reasons. The most common reasons include economic opportunities, employment and relationships. However, relocation can be difficult when parents have time sharing with the children. Florida law specifies that a parent who desires to relocate more than 50 miles for a period...
There was a time when premarital agreements were reserved for the absurdly wealthy and the many-times divorced. Judges and attorneys routinely discouraged “regular” couples from entering into premarital agreements, as these documents were deemed “anti-marriage.” However, this is no longer the case. Today, many couples enter into premarital agreements. Property division A premarital agreement can specify how...
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