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by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Oct 16, 2017 | Family Law
After a divorce, you may wish to relocate with your children. It may be difficult to do that, depending on your specific case. While society is becoming more mobile, it can be hard to convince a judge to allow you to move across the country or out of the country,...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Oct 11, 2017 | Child Custody
If you and your partner decide to have a child with a third donor, you may believe that your child will still be considered yours in divorce. The problem is that certain laws restrict the parental rights of donors. If you donate an egg, for instance, to your spouse...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Oct 2, 2017 | Divorce
Part of divorce is negotiating with your spouse. If your spouse is willing to negotiate, it makes the process much easier. You'll need to negotiate a settlement and sort out any child custody arrangements that are necessary. How you approach the negotiation sets the...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Sep 30, 2017 | Blog
Continuing to live with your ex while divorcing is not always possible. For example, there could be so much tension between the two of you that it affects your children negatively, and you could feel smothered or unfairly treated. So, what happens if you decide to...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Sep 28, 2017 | Family Law
Your child's health and happiness is your primary concern, which is why it bothers you that your child's other parent always causes a struggle when you're trying to arrange visitation or custody plans. It's possible to work together to resolve custody issues, but it...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Sep 20, 2017 | Divorce
When you found out that your spouse wanted to get a divorce, there was nothing you could say. You immediately felt the stress of the situation. You were in shock. You want your marriage to work, but apparently your spouse doesn't. Now, you're struggling with anxiety...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Sep 19, 2017 | Child Custody
Child custody disputes are some of the most difficult legal situations to arise from divorce proceedings. Of course, you want what is best for your child, but there may be significant disparities between your definition of this and your ex's. If you have found...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Sep 15, 2017 | Child Custody
When you get a divorce and have a child, it's clear that your child will need to learn to live in two homes. For some, this can be difficult to adjust to. There are a few ways you can help. Your child needs time to adjust to the new situation, but having two homes...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Sep 8, 2017 | Family Law
In Florida, you can apply for temporary custody of a minor thanks to Chapter 751 of the Florida Statutes. This petition for temporary custody can be filed if you are an extended family member caring for a child full time in the role of a substitute parent. The child...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Sep 1, 2017 | Child Custody
Florida has two custody terms you need to be familiar with. One, time sharing, describes the physical time each parent spends with a child. The second, parental responsibility, refers to making decisions on your child's behalf including medical, schooling and...
