Blog Posts in 2018

How Are Veterans Benefits Affected by Divorce?

Florida is considered an equitable distribution state; meaning, courts will presume an equal division of marital assets and liabilities, unless a party demonstrates some justification to deviate from such a division. Are Disability Benefits Marital Property? The provisions of the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act excludes your Veterans Benefits Administration (VA) disability ...

The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

When parents of a minor child get a divorce , child custody is a critical issue of contention. When a court issues a final divorce decree, it usually includes custody orders that stay in effect for years afterward. Custody orders can be modified later, but traditionally only the court that issued the custody order has jurisdiction to modify it. The traditional system became a burden for divorced ...

Divorce and Childhood Obesity

What Health Risks Result from Childhood Obesity? September is National Childhood Obesity Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) , approximately 19% of children (about 1 in 5) in the United States are considered obese. Obesity puts children at an increased risk for serious health conditions, including: Asthma; Sleep apnea; Type 2 diabetes; and Heart disease. The Risk of Obesity ...

Who Gets Child Custody Pending a Divorce?

Which parent gets custody of a child while divorce proceedings are pending? In general, family law courts will ultimately consider the child’s best interests to determine the custody arrangement during a divorce: joint or sole custody. If you’re going through a divorce and are concerned about losing full rights to your children, you don’t have to be unprepared. An experienced Altamonte child ...