Written By: Lenorae C. Atter, Attorney Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. Florida child support is determined by the income of both parties. Florida has child support guidelines that provide a calculation to figure out what is owed to a parent. Florida child support guidelines are based on the income of…
Written By: Lenorae C. Atter, Attorney Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. Alimony can be used to help finish or get an education after a divorce is final. In Florida, alimony can be used as a rehabilitative form of support to help the needing spouse get a degree or certification to…
Written By: Lenorae C. Atter, Attorney Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. Alimony in Florida does not have a calculation that can be used to determine the amount of alimony in a divorce. Florida law has been quiet on a fair amount for alimony, but has provided guidelines for the length…
Written By: Lenorae C. Atter, Attorney Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. Mental and physical illnesses are often prevalent issues in divorces. A divorce, even for two healthy and fit individuals can be stressful, so the impact is even greater on those that are not. In Florida, you are required to…
When divorcing, dividing personal property and assets can be the most challenging part of any case. When going through a divorce it is important to remember not to sweat the small stuff because it can ruin a good agreement. When going through a divorce it is important to remember that…
Written By: Lenorae C. Atter, Attorney Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. Divorce papers, in the initial reading, can be scary and frustrating because a petition is designed to ask for everything but the kitchen sink. However, you can also file a petition of your own, asking for similar things, in…
Written By: Lenorae C. Atter, Attorney Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. Is there such thing as regular visitation in Florida and what does guideline visitation mean? Time-sharing has replaced term visitation in Florida and primary time-sharing parent has taken the place of custodial parent. So, with visitation having changed does…
Written By: Lenorae C. Atter, Attorney Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. Pet visitation is often a request I get as a Jacksonville divorce lawyer. Often, clients come in asking what will happen with their pet in the divorce and whether they can have visitation. While pets do feel like a…
Written By: Lenorae C. Atter, Attorney Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. What do shared and sole parental responsibility mean when going through a divorce or family law action in Florida? Parental responsibility gives parents the right to make decisions they feel are in the best interest of their children, such…
Written By: Lenorae C. Atter, Attorney Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. When should I fight for custody of my kids in Florida? Florida no longer recognizes custody as an issue in divorces, but has established the term, “time-sharing.” However, the same principals apply as previously, which include determining the parent…