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by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Feb 16, 2018 | Divorce
When you or your spouse files for divorce, one of you will receive the divorce petition. You or your spouse will be served the documents and be required to respond to them. You'll have to respond within around 30 days or you lose the right to argue for your...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Feb 7, 2018 | Child Custody
When you're raising your child, there are times when it can become overwhelming. Maybe you change jobs or you end up in a situation where your child doesn't have the life you want him or her to have. If during a divorce you decide to allow the other parent to obtain...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Jan 31, 2018 | Family Law
If you want to make sure you keep custody of your child, it's a good idea to look into ways that you could hurt your ability to keep custody. Understanding what you can't do can help you be the best possible parent while following the law. What kinds of things impact...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Jan 30, 2018 | Blog
It is a rare situation to encounter a divorce that is without stress, conflict or hard feelings. This is especially true if domestic violence is a factor. If you are the victim of emotional or physical abuse, you may already know that your spouse can make it extremely...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Jan 23, 2018 | Child Custody
It's the current Floridian policy to make sure that children maintain contact between both parents after the parents separate or get a divorce. Parents are encouraged to work together to make this happen and to continue to raise their child in an amicable manner. It's...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Jan 19, 2018 | Family Law
After you get a divorce, it's still possible to modify the divorce judgment in some cases. You or your ex-spouse may be able to file an appeal through an appeals court, although it's unlikely that a judge would overturn a previous judge's decisions. Sometimes, the...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Jan 11, 2018 | Divorce
You thought long and hard about your options, but in the end, you've decided that a divorce is the right choice for your situation. You and many others have made the same decisions, but there are still some things to think about before you can move forward. The...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Jan 4, 2018 | Child Custody
If your ex-husband or wife is not complying with custody orders, there is a cause for concern. Instead of waiting to see what happens, you can turn to the court and file a motion for civil contempt and enforcement. When you file this document, you need to show what...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Dec 28, 2017 | Blog
Some people are hesitant to divorce because of bad things that happened to their friend who divorced. Similarly, some people may go into a divorce overconfident or with erroneous assumptions because of how "well" their friend came out in their own proceeding last...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Dec 27, 2017 | Family Law
Spousal support is an integral part of some divorces. Imagine being a spouse who supported your spouse while he or she went to school, achieved new heights in his or her career and worked away from home. Maybe you were left to raise your family. As a stay-at-home...
