How is Child Custody Decided in Florida
Navigating Child Custody Decisions in Florida? When it comes to navigating the complexities of child custody in Florida, it can be a daunting task, especially in the midst of emotional turmoil due to a divorce or separation. In Florida, child custody laws are created to safeguard the child’s best interests. But what does this mean […]
Greyson’s Law: Florida’s New Child Safety Custody Protections
Greyson’s Law: The Finer Points Greyson’s Law, a significant and recently signed legislation, mandates Florida courts to consider evidence or reasonable suspicion of domestic violence, sexual violence, abuse, neglect, or abandonment in custody or time-sharing arrangements. This legislation expands the factors the court considers in domestic violence injunctions, including an update to the forms used […]
The Division of Assets After Divorce: What Happens to Your Home?
Division of Assets and Your Home During the divorce process, there are many challenging decisions that you will need to make. One of the biggest financial decisions you will make is what to do with the house. There are three primary options that you will have: selling the home and splitting up the proceeds, buying […]
Can You Appeal Your Florida Divorce Judgment?
Rules to Appeal Your Florida Divorce Judgment Going through the divorce process can be stressful and emotional, and it can be even more challenging when you don’t get the results that you were hoping for. In the state of Florida, you can appeal all criminal and civil court rulings, which means that you can appeal […]
Court-Ordered Child Support Shortfalls
The Steps to Take If You Aren’t Getting the Full Amount of Court-Ordered Child Support It can be incredibly frustrating to fight for the child support that you are rightfully owed based on your order from the court. However, you can find some comfort knowing that Florida takes child support non-payment very seriously, and the […]
Do You Need Alimony? What Spouses Should Know
Alimony Facts While many people think of child support when they go through the divorce process, they do not always think about alimony. Alimony is a type of financial support given to an ex-spouse that will help them to maintain the standard of living that they enjoyed during the marriage. In the state of Florida, […]
What Information Is Considered During a Divorce to Determine Child Custody?
Determining Child Custody? One of the biggest things that many parents are concerned about during divorce proceedings is child custody. You want to ensure that your child has the best future possible, and you also want to fully ensure that you are presenting the strongest case possible to get child custody. What types of things […]
The Chesnutt Law Firm Cares About Families in Vero Beach FL
Families are Our Top Priority Facing allegations of child neglect and abuse are heartbreaking. As a parent, you want the best for your children, and the fear that comes along with such serious accusations can be overwhelming. You need an advocate to walk you through your options and ensure that your family remains intact and […]
Taking Care of Yourself During a Divorce
Divorce is Hard: Take Care of Yourself Life is filled with big moments—announcing the birth of a child, announcing a marriage or preparing to start your dream job. However, with big moments comes big opinions and unsolicited advice from loved ones, coworkers, acquaintances and people who mean well. While it can be helpful to learn […]
30 Days: A Time-Sharing Guide for Divorced/Separated Parents Sharing Custody of Children Under Florida’s Safer At Home Order
Regulations for Parents Sharing Custody in Florida As you now know, the Governor of Florida has declared a state of emergency and entered “Safer at Home” Executive Order 20-91. For all of us, the Florida Supreme Court clarified that “possession of and access to a child shall not be affected by any shelter-in-place order or […]