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by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Sep 16, 2016 | Divorce
If you're ready to file for divorce, you'll have to file a petition for simplified dissolution of marriage. This form is used when you both live in Florida and are applying to seek a divorce together. To be able to use this petition, make sure you meet the following...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Sep 12, 2016 | Child Custody
An increasing number of children in Florida are born outside of marriage. In many cases, the fathers do not go through the legal process of establishing paternity. This can have unintended consequences. While unmarried mothers automatically have parental rights for...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Sep 7, 2016 | Child Custody
A parent's worst nightmare is the loss of a child, particularly when kidnapping is to blame. Not knowing where a child is or if he or she is safe is a horrible feeling that no parent should have to go through. That's why so many courts listen to parents who fear that...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Aug 30, 2016 | Divorce
If you've recently filed for a divorce, you might be interested to know that you're following a documented trend of Americans. Studies have found that more people get divorce in March and August than at any other time. Typically, divorce filings rise following the...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Aug 24, 2016 | Family Law
Marriages don't always last, and some aren't even legal in Florida. For example, you can't marry a first cousin, sister or brother, your mother or your father, just to name a few. In Florida, annulment is a possibility in some cases when you no longer want to stay...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Aug 15, 2016 | Child Custody
When you're getting a divorce, a parenting plan is necessary whenever a child is involved. It doesn't matter if time-sharing is in dispute or not; this is something the court requires. Both parents must develop and present the plan to the court. The court must then...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Aug 11, 2016 | Family Law
Is an open adoption something you've been thinking about? There are pros and cons to that decision. Before you decide on the right path, make sure you understand the legal implications of both. What is an open adoption? With an open adoption, you still know and...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Aug 5, 2016 | Family Law
Many people choose to marry when they are middle aged or older. The people getting married often have assets such as savings, a home or a business. Some may have children from a first marriage. While no one enters a marriage expecting it to end in divorce, there are...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Aug 3, 2016 | Divorce
Various types of challenges may arise regarding property issues when spouses choose to end their marriages in court. Divorce is seldom easy, and there are certain matters that may need to be clarified in order for all involved to better understand the...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Aug 2, 2016 | Divorce
There is no denying the fact that a divorce will change your life forever. However, you need to remember this: You can get back on track soon enough by taking all the right steps. Sometimes, it's the small things that have the most positive impact on your life. Here...
