As we have discussed previously on this blog, there are many factors that go into determining what constitutes a child's best interest for child custody purposes. Matters such as each parent's financial health, mental well-being, and relationship with the child can...
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Where Families Come First
Month: October 2019
Florida courts can order electronic communication with children
The outcome of a child custody dispute can reshape your relationship with your child. If a court determines that one parent should have sole physical custody of the child with limited visitation with the noncustodial parent, then that noncustodial parent may struggle...
We can help address immigration and family law issues
If you're an immigrant and have been following the news, then you might be concerned about your future. On account of this, you may be afraid to take any kind of action that might draw attention to your immigration status. This includes divorce. Although proposed...
Creating a child-centered custody agreement
Divorce is rarely an easy process for any couple, and is especially complicated for parents who choose to end their marriage. While it is relatively simple to get married, the law requires couples to make many agreements about how to divide their assets and...
Can divorce affect my immigration status?
Divorce can be emotionally tumultuous for anyone, but immigrants oftentimes find the process even more anxiety-ridden than others. There's good reason, too. Depending on the circumstances, a divorce can disrupt an immigrant's path to legal permanent resident status,...
Am I obligated to pay spousal support to my immigrant spouse? . . . MAYBE
Many U.S. citizens and permanent residents are shocked after they divorce their immigrant spouse, to realize what they signed on to with USCIS Form I-864, the Affidavit of Support. It creates an obligation for the sponsor to annually support the immigrant at an amount...
How moving out of the home can affect a Florida divorce
When your broken marriage no longer offers any happiness, it may be time to get a divorce. But does that mean you should also pack up and move out?The question is simple, but the answer is not. Like many of the decisions people make during divorce, the decision to...
Financial concerns drive divorce but prenuptial agreements help
There are many reasons why marriages fail. Infidelity, emotional and physical abuse, and simply falling out of love are common causes. However, perhaps the biggest issues contributing to divorce are those pertaining to money. All too often, couples find themselves...