Same Sex Family Law

Same Sex Family Law

Same Sex Family Law Now that same sex marriage has been legalized, same sex spouses are afforded the same rights when it pertains to divorce. There have already been same sex divorces here in Brevard County. The courts will be applying existing legal principles concerning divorce to same sex couples. The most complicated issue involves…

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Property Division

Property Division

Property Division How to divide property is one of the biggest concerns people have during a divorce. Property isn’t just your real estate.  In Florida, the court seeks to “equitably divide” all the couple’s assets and liabilities.  Some examples of things that will need to be divided include: Real estate Automobiles & Leisure crafts Bank…

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Divorce

Divorce

DIVORCE Any legal issue can be stressful, but divorce can be especially challenging. Even under the best circumstances, divorce can be an emotional and painful experience. The decisions you make may change your life — and the lives of the people you love most — forever. This can be particularly true when children are involved….

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Paternity

Paternity

More and more children are born each year to parents that choose not to marry. In Florida, the Mother of a child born to unmarried parents is the legal guardian of that child (Florida Statute 744.301). To establish their parental rights, Father’s need to file an action with the Court called a Complaint to Establish Paternity. The Court…

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