On behalf of Law Office of Nina R. Price, PLLC posted in Child Custody on Tuesday, February 21, 2012
We have all heard the adage that "nothing is set in stone," and yet we often assume that the law is an exception to that rule. While the law does have a lot of long-lasting structure, it must change with society. Child custody and support laws are constantly looked at as society trends and views begin to shift.
When once most children were born to a married mother and father, the definition of a family has significantly broadened over the years. In fact, of all of the children born today, over half of the births occur outside of marriage. In the mid 1990s, one third of children were born outside of marriage. Now, the total number of children born outside of marriage is at 41 percent for women of all ages and 53 percent for women under the age of 30.
On behalf of Law Office of Nina R. Price, PLLC posted in Divorce on Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Divorce lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida, and across the country are taking note of an increasing use of information gathered from smartphones and other digital text message sources in divorce filings. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers has reported that most of their members have noticed a sharp increase of cases that cite such evidence.
Jacksonville attorneys are well informed about this trend and other new ways to better represent clients seeking divorce. These electronic devices leave behind a trail of potential evidence that fighting spouses try to use against one another in their quest for a divorce. The use of GPS data searches and other documentation of possible unfaithful actions, like records of internet searches, remain rare, but text messages, emails, phone numbers and calling histories are becoming common additions to divorce claims of unfaithfulness in a marriage.
On behalf of Law Office of Nina R. Price, PLLC posted in Divorce on Monday, February 13, 2012
In the first post of this two-part series, we discussed some document preparation that you can do once you have decided to divorce in Jacksonville, Florida. Record gathering can help your divorce attorney by providing them access to the big picture. A complete understanding allows them to ensure that you get a divorce settlement you not only can live with, but are happy about.
It is not just record gathering that can help the attorney understand the big picture. Bring to the table any questions or concerns you may have for your future. Think ahead about issues that you will want a say in.
On behalf of Law Office of Nina R. Price, PLLC posted in Divorce on Friday, February 10, 2012
The first step in the divorce process is, of course, making the decision to end the marriage and finding an experienced divorce attorney who practices in the Jacksonville, Florida, area. Okay, now that you have done that, there are some things that you can do to help make the process go more smoothly.
At one of the first consultations with your attorney -- or even before you contact them -- there are some things that the attorney will need to ensure that he or she has a complete and accurate picture of all assets, liabilities, responsibilities and requirements you may have. Having access to every detail will help you get the divorce settlement you want.
On behalf of Law Office of Nina R. Price, PLLC posted in Child Support on Wednesday, February 8, 2012
We wrote in October about the complications that former NFL wide-receiver Terrell Owens was having when it came to paying child support. The athlete is currently unemployed with the NFL after ending his contract and taking time off for surgery. Since then, he has been unable to secure a contract with a new team.
Owens made a request for modification of his child support order after he says that it became too difficult to keep up with the payments. The athlete has four different children and obligations that ranged from $5,000 to $20,000 per month, per child. A family court judge heard his argument that a change in circumstances had occurred. The judge ruled that it was substantial enough to require a reduction in the amount of the obligations.
On behalf of Law Office of Nina R. Price, PLLC posted in Property Division on Thursday, February 2, 2012
During this economy saving money is often a determining factor in a decision, but cutting corners when it comes to divorce could cost you in the end. Many Florida residents may be tempted to divorce on their own through a step-by-step divorce website as a way to avoid paying a little more now. Like many other "quick and easy" schemes, online divorce leaves you unprotected in the future.
Attorneys around the country are reporting that they have seen an increase in the number of couples who want a divorce but are worried about an underwater home. Property division can quickly become complex when large debt are in play, online sites rarely offer a good solution and certainly not one that has been tailored to your individual situation. They also fail to provide extensive protection in the terms of the property division setting out all of the who, what, where, when, why and how's.
On behalf of Law Office of Nina R. Price, PLLC posted in Child Support on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Laws differ from state to state, but in general a child becomes an adult at the age of 18. When they become an adult under the eyes of the law that means that in many states a parent's obligation to pay child support ends at the same time. As most Florida parents will tell you, despite their adult status under the law, your children still need your support physically, emotionally and financially.
Sending your child to college is often a part of that support, but it is becoming more and more difficult to pay for in this economy and with the increasing costs of college tuition. For divorced parents, there comes the concern of whether or not they will be able to rely on their ex to help foot the bill.
On behalf of Law Office of Nina R. Price, PLLC posted in Alimony on Thursday, January 26, 2012
When it comes to alimony reform, many people assume that men are the only ones putting up a fight to make changes. This is not true as many women have joined the movement such as one second wife from Florida. The woman is married to a 72-year-old retired physician. Her husband as suffered from Alzheimer's disease for approximately 14 years.
The elderly man relies on his second wife to care for his every need from personal hygiene such as bathing and shaving to feeding him. "What's sad is that this man who can't get out of bed is paying a woman who is working," said the second wife. She was referring to the permanent alimony payments amounting to $25,200 annually that he pays to his first wife he divorced in 1997. The first wife is an able-bodied college professor.
On behalf of Law Office of Nina R. Price, PLLC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Although Heidi Klum and Seal renewed their wedding vows less than a year ago in Florida, the celebrity couple is now headed for divorce. Klum, a former Victoria's Secret model, and Seal, a superstar singer, have been married for almost seven years. They have four children, including one from Klum's previous relationship.
According to an unnamed source quoted in the media site TMZ, Klum is fed up with Seal's bad temper. But according to another unnamed sourced quoted in the Chicago Sun-Times, Klum has a "vicious tongue."
On behalf of Law Office of Nina R. Price, PLLC posted in Property Division on Saturday, January 21, 2012
In our previous post, we discussed some of the reasons why some couples want to end their relationship, but may not want to legally end it with a Florida divorce. Some of those reasons were due to religion, the housing crisis, financial issues or social security benefits.
We mentioned legal separation -- which is available under many state's family laws -- as an alternative to divorce as a way to end a relationship. An experienced family law attorney can discuss your options with you, figure out whether a legal separation may be the right answer and help draft any legal documents necessary for your situation. While the attorney can answer all the detailed questions, this post can help give you a general understanding of what legal separation is and why it can be helpful.
