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by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | May 3, 2017 | Family Law
Florida is a beautiful state with lots to offer. It has coastal areas, forests, swamps and lakes. It has many outdoor activities and theme parks families flock to. Despite all there is to enjoy, Florida has an extremely high divorce rate. That high divorce rate has...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Apr 25, 2017 | Divorce
You love your pet more than anything, and now that you're getting a divorce, you want to make sure you're the one who takes your pet home with you. In some relationships, that's an easy decision. Maybe you purchased the pet and your husband never wanted it. Maybe your...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Apr 20, 2017 | Child Custody
When you go through a divorce and have children with a spouse, it's important to work on a visitation schedule as soon as possible. Yes, a court can determine a visitation schedule for you if you both can't agree, but it's in your best interests to work together to...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Apr 10, 2017 | Family Law
When it comes to getting custody of your children, there are right and wrong ways to go about it. Negotiating, going through court and working together is in everyone's best interests. If not, situations like this could threaten one parent's rights. A man who has been...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Apr 7, 2017 | Divorce
An amicable divorce doesn't have to be a pipe dream. In fact, there are many things you can do to help make your divorce more amicable. There's no reason to have a divorce that is contentious, because a contentious divorce only takes longer and costs more. A divorce...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Apr 4, 2017 | Divorce
When divorce is in the wind, one of the parties – usually the husband – often moves out of the marital home. This is frequently done in a huff without the benefit of reasonable thinking. If you are one of those who are considering leaving the family confines, a calm...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Mar 28, 2017 | Child Custody
Divorce is hard for everyone involved, but for children, it can seem like their worlds are falling apart. You know that your child might not react to the divorce the way you expect, but how can you make it easier for him or her? The most important thing is to make...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Mar 24, 2017 | Family Law
There are dozens of reasons to want to adopt a child. Whether you're eager to expand your family or just want to give a child a chance at a stable home life, adoption benefits everyone involved. Legally, there are several benefits to adopting in Florida. In Florida,...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Mar 16, 2017 | Divorce
One thing that doesn't change in Florida is the constant goal of changing how alimony is handled. It's nearly always being argued in the House and Senate, and it will be again in 2017. According to a March 5 report, there are two companion bills that have been filed...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Mar 14, 2017 | Divorce
While financial secrecy is often cause for trouble during marriage, it can be even more problematic when divorce is imminent, especially when there is valuable personal property or the couple has numerous bank and retirement accounts. If you are drawing up papers and...
