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On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | May 2, 2025 | child custody
Parenting plans are legally binding in Florida, but that doesn’t mean they’re always followed. When one parent starts breaking the rules, it can be stressful and disruptive, especially for the child. Violations can include missed visits, late exchanges, or failing to...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Apr 16, 2025 | child custody
Divorcing parents need to agree on a child custody schedule. You and your co-parent should decide how your child will move between the two homes after the divorce is finalized. Discussions about child custody can be considerably emotional since you face the fact that...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Mar 30, 2025 | divorce
An uncooperative spouse can complicate the divorce process. This sometimes happens when your spouse simply doesn’t agree about getting divorced in the first place. They are staunchly opposed, and they’re looking for any way to prevent it from happening. One tactic...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Mar 24, 2025 | divorce
Financial misconduct can have a major impact on the outcome of divorce proceedings. People who have enjoyed a comfortable standard of living and acquired valuable property have more to lose when they divorce. Not only do they have more property to divide, but there...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Mar 15, 2025 | family law
Many people find companionship again after divorcing their first partner. Suppose a remarried individual has children from their first marriage; their new spouse may show interest in stepparent adoption. Under such circumstances it’s important to familiarize oneself...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Mar 7, 2025 | divorce
Divorce is genuinely difficult for teenagers. They are old enough to understand the situation, yet they’re still developing the emotional tools to process it. And while they may insist outwardly that they’re “fine, whatever” or even “okay, thanks for asking,” chances...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Feb 19, 2025 | child custody
If you are going through a divorce with a child, you need to help them cope with it. They may be experiencing different emotions that may affect their daily life and academics. Below are three ways to support your child during divorce: 1. Encourage them to share their...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Feb 6, 2025 | child custody
Ideally, both parents subject to a time-sharing orders do everything in their power to comply with them. Unfortunately, parents often put their own emotions ahead of what might be best for their children or the family. One parent might repeatedly cancel or reduce the...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Jan 30, 2025 | family law
Sharing custody in Florida requires a commitment to a time-sharing schedule. The parents negotiate an arrangement for dividing parenting time or ask a judge to divide parental rights and responsibilities. After the family courts approve the parenting plan, the parents...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Jan 23, 2025 | divorce
If you’re married and your home is jointly owned, but you decide to get a divorce, you may then decide to sell the house. Since it’s a marital asset, you both have an ownership claim. It’s often easiest to divide the value of the house by selling it and then splitting...
