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Tag Archives: Boca Raton Family Lawyer

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Types of Protective Orders in Florida

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Protective orders or restraining orders, also called injunctions for protection in Florida, are available for victims of domestic violence. Many people are affected by abuse and violence, and it’s important for potential victims to understand the resources available to them. If you’ve been a victim of domestic violence, it’s imperative to speak with a… Read More »

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What is a Heart Balm Law?

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Historically speaking, a promise to marry someone was treated like any other binding contract. If someone broke their end of contract and didn’t follow through with the marriage, the individual could be sued for breaching the contract. A lawsuit for a broken contract to marry often centered around the loss of benefits to be… Read More »

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Recognizing Signs of Child Abuse

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Child abuse is a real problem in Florida, although the numbers have declined in recent years. In 2015, Florida received 217,895 referrals for child abuse and neglect, and 160,733 of those were investigated further. There were 43,775 victims of abuse or neglect, with 54.3% neglected, 9.7% physically abused, and 5.7% sexually abused. Child abuse… Read More »

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Is Social Media Affecting Your Child Custody Case?

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It’s no surprise that social media is a huge part of many peoples’ lives. And, some people tend to vent about anything and everything on their social media channels, without necessarily thinking about potential consequences down the line. One of these potential consequences can become a real concern if you find yourself in the… Read More »

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Parental Abandonment And Parental Rights

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After a marriage or other romantic relationship fails between two people who have children together, it can sometimes mean that one of the parents leave the children as well as the spouse or partner. The parent who stays often carries on raising the child alone, and providing for the child as needed. This parent… Read More »

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Florida And Legal Separation Of A Married Couple

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In many states when a couple is having irreconcilable differences in their marriage but is not ready to get divorced, the law allows them to take a sort of middle ground. This middle ground is in the form of legal separation. When a couple files for a legal separation instead of a divorce, there… Read More »

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Disagreements On How To Raise Children After A Divorce

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Parents raising a child together often come to an agreement about major decisions concerning the child through much discussion. When parents go through a divorce, this co-parenting becomes harder, and in some cases is near impossible. After the divorce, parents may find themselves changing how they parent, and the changes they make often conflict… Read More »

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How What You Delete From Facebook Can Be Used Against You in Your Divorce

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Many people know that what they post on social media can hurt them in a Florida divorce case, but did you know that what you take down from social media can be just as damaging, if not more so? Though you may truly regret something that you post, if you are going through a… Read More »

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Divorce or Legal Separation: Which is Better?

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Many couples know that they no longer want to cohabitate with their spouse, but they are not sure if they want a divorce. When this happens, they have the option of seeking a legal separation. A legal separation is similar to divorce in that you have to negotiate issues such as child custody, visitation,… Read More »

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Does Adultery Affect the Outcome of My Florida Divorce?

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While it can be devastating to discover that your significant other has been unfaithful to you, most family courts no longer view adultery as a punishable offense. In fact, most laws that found adultery to be relevant to divorce and child custody have been done away with. As a result, aggrieved spouses are no… Read More »

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