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by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Jun 26, 2017 | Child Custody
You love your child, but you believe that because you're male, you'll have a harder time getting the custody rights you want. Fortunately, the courts are not supposed to be biased, so there should be no obvious preference for the mother. As a father to your child, you...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Jun 19, 2017 | Child Custody, Firm News
It's possible that you want to adopt your stepchild or a child who already has two legal parents. Fortunately, Florida is one of the states where it is allowed. The state allows three parents per child, maximum. As of June 19, 2017, one family finally had their wishes...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Jun 13, 2017 | Blog
When you share children with an ex, a worrisome issue may arise when your ex starts dating someone and you do not like the person. Alternatively, your ex may have already been dating someone who seemed fine, but his or her personality has taken a turn for the worse....
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Jun 13, 2017 | Divorce
There is a high rate of divorce in Florida, but why? There are some things that can explain it. For example, the stress of employment and expenses plays a role in families' lives, and that stress can push a marriage over the edge. Americans feel anxiety about the...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Jun 7, 2017 | Family Law
When your children are going through a divorce with you, they may appear like they can handle everything that's going on. This is especially true of teens. While you may believe your teen is mature enough to handle the divorce, there are some things you should keep in...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Jun 1, 2017 | Child Custody
Deciding who your child will live with may have been a difficult decision to make. Now, you have more to think about. What about your taxes? You know that having a child does result in certain tax benefits. Your main question may be who should get those tax breaks and...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | May 26, 2017 | Divorce
Whether you're looking to gain alimony or may be the one to pay it, it's important that you know the purpose it has. Alimony is designed to help a lower-earning spouse or a spouse who is not working be financially stable following a divorce. It's paid by the...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | May 18, 2017 | Family Law
If you have a prenuptial agreement, you probably think that your assets are completely safe. That may not be the case in Florida, though, as a recent case has shown. In the case, one woman argued that her ex-husband's properties should not be considered to be separate...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | May 12, 2017 | Divorce
In a divorce, you have many things to think about. If you have children, the main thought on your mind might be how to talk to your children about the impending divorce. How can you explain what's happening, especially if you have children of different ages? Talking...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | May 4, 2017 | Child Custody
If you find yourself without custody of your kids at the end of your divorce, you may deal with a constant struggle to build and keep relationships with them. When you only see them a few times a week or on the weekends, it is difficult to stay up to date on their...
