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| Oct 15, 2021 | family law
With a few exemptions, a child’s biological parents automatically assume legal rights over their children. Some of these rights include the freedom to spend time with the child and decide who's involved in their life. Parents also gain the ability to render decisions...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Oct 1, 2021 | child custody
When you and your spouse split up custody of your child in the divorce, you want to think about how big events need to be handled. There are things that happen just once a year, and you’ll both likely want to be involved. Your child's birthday party is just one...
| Sep 18, 2021 | child custody
It is well-known that children struggle emotionally when their parents divorce. The entire process is very difficult on children, especially because they lose their sense of stability and home. Trying to keep life as predictable and routine as possible can help make...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Sep 3, 2021 | divorce
Technology has made so many tasks that were once a long arduous process into a click of a mouse, pressing the “enter” key or tapping a screen. All are forms of confirmation. One is agreeing to a social contract that something is going to take place after the user has...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Aug 26, 2021 | family law
Most spouses understand that they'll need to start their life anew after they divorce. Husbands and wives often think long and hard about what the new chapter in their life will look like. For many, it involves relocating to a different area. While the idea of picking...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Aug 20, 2021 | family law
The way that adults manage their relationships can have a significant impact on children. During a divorce, it is common for parents to act (often unintentionally) in a way that can negatively impact the children. Outlined below are five methods that can potentially...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Aug 9, 2021 | Firm News
Many people are reluctant to officially end their marriage even if the relationship seems hopelessly broken. They want to be sure that they tried everything possible to salvage it before heading to a divorce lawyer. If there are children involved, that can also be a...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Jul 23, 2021 | family law
A stepparent adoption allows someone who already has a positive relationship with a minor child to become a legal parent to that child, with all the rights and responsibilities that commitment entails. Under Florida law, stepparents do have the right to adopt their...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Jul 9, 2021 | divorce
How you divide your personal property will be one of the main considerations in your upcoming Florida divorce. If you have a marital agreement with your spouse, that document might tell you exactly how to split up your biggest assets. However, many couples don't sign...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Jun 24, 2021 | child support
Here is a little-known secret about family courts. They want you to succeed in fulfilling your child support obligations, and they strive to assist parents as much as possible. When you've hit a bad financial stretch and you're unable to make your support payments,...
