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Joint Custody and School Districts – Where Will Your Child Go to School?

School age children are required to attend an educational institution. A child’s residential district generally dictates where the child will go to school; however, if you and your partner have recently divorced and now have joint custody, you may not be sure which school district your child belongs to. If one parent has the child most of the time, the child will likely attend school in the ...

How to File for an Uncontested Divorce

Divorce is often emotionally charged. It is the end of a relationship, and if the couple terminates the marriage on negative terms, negotiations can be difficult. Fortunately, not all divorce ends on bad terms. Sometimes a couple mutually decides to part ways. In situations like this, the couple can file for an uncontested divorce. An uncontested divorce is one in which a couple has resolved all ...

How Is Child Custody Affected if You Need to Move Out of State?

If you are the custodial parent of your child and would like to move out of state, you’ll need to clarify a few things with the state first. If you fail to get approval from the state or the child’s other parent, you may find yourself in legal trouble. Section 61.13001 of the Florida Statutes states, “[i]f a parent attempts to relocate with a child and fails to comply with section 61.13001(3) ...

How Bankruptcy Impacts Family Law Agreements and Orders

Bankruptcy proceedings are one of the most significant areas of law that crosses over to family law . When someone files a bankruptcy petition, they essentially pause all movement regarding their financial obligations, including orders involving the division of property at divorce and family support obligations. Because much of the issues in family law cases involve payment obligations between ...