Written by: Lenorae Atter, Attorney at Law Child support is often a topic in my divorce and paternity case appointments I have as a family law attorney in Jacksonville, Florida. As a divorce and family law attorney, I meet with clients to explain their rights and options and what are…
Written by: Lenorae Atter, Attorney at Law In a Florida divorce, there are often concerns posed by potential divorcees about legal fees. Hiring an attorney can be beneficial to the preservation of your rights as they relate to alimony, child support, child custody (time-sharing issues), division of property and the…
Written by: Lenorae Atter, Attorney at Law As a Jacksonville, Florida divorce lawyer, I handle cases dealing with primary time-sharing issues, previously known as custody battles. In representing one parent against the other, my job is not only to represent my client, but to also make certain that in doing…
Written by: Lenorae Atter, Attorney at Law A Florida divorce in today’s economy can be tricky given the financial circumstances in which many people find themselves. Though there is economic recovery, the fact remains that many people are still underwater when it comes to their homes or properties and Jacksonville,…
Written by: Lenorae Atter, Attorney at Law Alimony in a Florida divorce can be challenging to understand because it factors in multiple things, including the need for alimony and an ability to pay alimony. Once the divorce is final and alimony is awarded, the case is not really over. As…
Written by: Lenorae Atter, Attorney at Law Florida child support is calculated based on child support guidelines established by statute. In Florida, child support is based on the combined income of the parties and their pro rata (apportioned rate) that they each contribute. The calculation allows for credits to be…
Written by: Lenorae Atter, Attorney at Law Florida custody battles are not always between two parents. Florida family law allows for a third party relative to petition the court for custody in certain circumstances where it is in the best interest of the child. There is a presumption that a…
Written by: Lenorae Atter, Attorney at Law Alimony is on the forefront of many state law changes, including Florida. In the last two years, Florida has modified alimony provisions to make it less likely for permanent alimony to be awarded. While those changes have occurred, there is still a rising…
Florida same sex marriage, adoption, parental rights, and custody questions have been plaguing the courts for a number of years. As a Jacksonville family law attorney, I have been curious about how such things will play out in the legal realm and whether the Florida lawmakers will finally give us…
Written By: Lenorae Atter, Attorney at Law Alimony in a Florida divorce is defined by statutes for qualification purposes, but defined by judges and case law for purposes of determining the amount of alimony. However, there are questions in Florida divorces regarding men receiving alimony when they have been the…