Common Questions: Restraining Orders in Florida

Common Questions: Restraining Orders in Florida November 23, 2021 Whether you want to file a petition for a restraining order or you have been served, it is essential to understand your legal rights and responsibilities. Read on to learn everything you need to know about restraining orders in Florida. What are Domestic Violence Injunctions? Anyone […]

Florida Custody Law, A Guide for What You Need to Know

Florida Custody Law, A Guide for What You Need to Know July 15, 2023 – Barbara Helm Peters, Esq. Florida custody law always considers the children’s best interests. The presiding judge in a Florida custody case must consider what’s best for the child when deciding how to allocate time-sharing between the parents. Child custody law […]

Understanding Separation Agreements in Florida

Understanding Separation Agreements in Florida February 22, 2022 Typical separation agreements in Florida involve one spouse moving out of the house when the marriage falls apart. The partners often take time apart (years in some cases) to see if they can make the marriage work. If one of them concludes that they cannot save the […]

Florida Child Support: What You Need to Know

Florida Child Support: What You Need to Know November 4, 2021 Child support is a financial obligation imposed by a court on a parent to provide for their children’s care, maintenance, training, and education. Child support in Florida is the obligation of both parents, regardless of their relationship status (single/married/divorced/). According to Florida child support […]

Ten Divorce Mistakes To Avoid

Ten Divorce Mistakes To Avoid October 13, 2021 If you are getting divorced or considering a divorce in Brevard County, FL – or if you are anticipating that your partner will be seeking a divorce – you need to consider ten divorce mistakes to avoid. They are very common and frequently made during thedivorce process. […]