On behalf of Diaz Family Law Firm | Mar 17, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law
In a divorce, many people are under the impression that once the major issues of property division and child custody are settled, the entire divorce is done. However, there are other details that seem small but can be difficult to work out, such as life insurance....
On behalf of Diaz Family Law Firm | Aug 15, 2019 | Family Law
A divorce is the most common method of ending a Florida marriage. What many Floridians do not understand is that some marriages are void at the beginning and are never valid in the eyes of the law. These marriages can be ended by annulment instead of divorce, that is,...
On behalf of Diaz Family Law Firm | Jul 31, 2019 | Family Law
Many childless couples in our state turn to adoption to start a family. Adoptions entail many risks for both the adoptive parents and the child, but the process has brought enduring happiness to many people. Before embarking on the road to an adoption, a couple should...
On behalf of Diaz Family Law Firm | Jul 19, 2019 | Family Law
Most couples in Florida who are considering marriage have heard of prenuptial agreements. Once a rarity, these agreements are becoming more common as couples marrying for the second time, or more, want to protect their personal assets from an unfair property...
On behalf of Diaz Family Law Firm | Jun 6, 2019 | Family Law
One of the most widely used terms in Florida divorces involving minor children is the “best interests of the child.” Courts use this broad, and not altogether specific, term to decide custody disputes, determine how much child support should be paid and...
On behalf of Diaz Family Law Firm | Mar 11, 2019 | Family Law
In Florida, a child born to a man and woman who are married is conclusively believed to be the biological child of the man. Unfortunately, children who are born to women who are not married may not have a clear idea of the identity of their father. Without a...
On behalf of Diaz Family Law Firm | Apr 11, 2018 | Family Law
In 2007, the Florida legislature passed the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act. The statute specifies the requirements necessary for a valid prenuptial agreement and provides guidance as to the subjects that can be included. While many people see a prenuptial agreement...
On behalf of Diaz Family Law Firm | Jan 19, 2018 | Family Law
To most Floridians, the word “paternity” means a legal proceeding to determine whether a male is the biological father of a particular minor child. However, the same biological tests that are used to establish paternity can also be used to disestablish...
On behalf of Diaz Family Law Firm | Nov 8, 2017 | Family Law
Most judges in Florida encourage divorcing couples to work out agreements on emotional issues such as child support and child custody. Unfortunately, some couples are unable to reach an agreement, and the dispute must be decided by the court. Understanding the factors...
On behalf of Diaz Family Law Firm | Apr 13, 2017 | Family Law
Although the idea of eloping may seem romantic, there are many aspects of marriage that require careful, long-term planning. For couples that desire spontaneity, yet also want some financial protections, a prenuptial agreement may be the perfect solution. First and...
