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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. | 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. | Nov 26, 2024 | child custody, family law
The holiday season can bring out strong emotions, especially for families touched by divorce. Custody agreements may seem incredibly limiting during these times. Still, is it possible to create meaningful holiday experiences with your children while adhering to...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | May 23, 2024 | family law
If your spouse has a kid(s) from another relationship, adopting them can considerably benefit the family. Firstly, it can give your stepchild a sense of stability in the family. Further, you can include them in your estate plan, protecting their future. Besides, being...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Apr 15, 2024 | family law
After divorce, parents in Florida may receive joint child custody which includes time-sharing arrangements. The time children that spend with either parent, also referred to as parenting time, is important for fostering continued emotional bonds, promoting stability...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Mar 25, 2024 | family law
Many Florida adoptions do not involve infants or children placed with strangers. Instead, they occur within extended families because a child needs someone to play a parental role. A grandparent adopts their grandchild because the actual parent cannot meet the...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Oct 24, 2023 | family law
Unmarried parents in Florida who agree on the paternity of a baby now have less red tape and court involvement to deal with. That’s thanks to a law that took effect in July of this year. The law gives men legal parenting rights and responsibilities for a child that’s...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Jul 28, 2023 | family law
A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract that soon-to-marry couples sign (primarily) to separate personal property from marital property in the event of a divorce. Without one in place, you might end up splitting personal property per Florida’s marital property...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Aug 26, 2022 | family law
During your divorce, one of the most important steps is figuring out which assets and debts you and your spouse share. If your spouse is hiding anything, then you may not get everything that you deserve out of your divorce. Hiding assets is not allowed legally, yet...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | May 14, 2022 | family law
If you have married someone who already has children, you may feel that you should adopt your new kids. Stepparent adoptions offer a way to blend your family into one in the eyes of the law and the community. Adopting a stepchild (or children) is noble, but it...
