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by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | May 24, 2016 | child custody
Once a child custody agreement is in place, both parents should follow the plan down to every last detail. While this is not always possible, any deviation should be discussed with the other parent to ensure that he or she is okay with it. Unfortunately, there are...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | May 23, 2016 | child custody
Resolving child custody disputes in divorce is a difficult process for any parent. It has been especially complicated for same-sex couples who have children. With the recognition of same-sex marriage in Florida, same-sex couples have the same access to Florida courts...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | May 20, 2016 | family law
As you go through the divorce process, you may have many questions regarding your financial future. Most importantly, you need to know that you will be able to keep up with your bills now that you are no longer married. While this may not be a problem for one spouse,...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | May 9, 2016 | divorce
If your marriage is going through a rough patch, there may come a point when you begin to contemplate divorce. Even if you aren't thinking about this, there is a chance that your partner may be. While there are times when divorce is the only answer, you don't have to...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | May 2, 2016 | divorce
Going through a divorce is never simple. This is why you should be willing to do whatever it takes to ease the pain and stress associated with the process. Through mediation, you may be able to deal with all aspects of divorce without spending any time in court....
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Apr 27, 2016 | child custody
If you go through a divorce, if you have at least one child with your former spouse, you know that questions of child custody could move to the forefront. In a perfect world, you and the other parent will be able to work out a child custody and parenting agreement...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Apr 20, 2016 | divorce
Florida governor Rick Scott recently vetoed Senate bill 250, which would have made alimony easier to modify and also resulted in fewer awards of permanent alimony. So where do we stand now? With the governor's veto, some people may think that permanent alimony will...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Apr 20, 2016 | family law
When a married couple proceeds with the divorce process, it is possible that the court could award alimony to one person. This does not always happen, but it is definitely something that could be discussed. The primary purpose of alimony is to eliminate any unfair...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Apr 14, 2016 | child custody
When it comes time for the court to decide who will have custody of a child, there are many factors that come into play. As a parent, here is what you need to remember: The court is going to do what is in the best interest of your child. Although it may not be...
by Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq | Apr 11, 2016 | child custody
A new Florida family law statute, Senate Bill 668, is set to make a major change to Florida parental time-sharing after divorce. The new law, which will take effect October 1 if signed by the governor, will include a presumption that both parents should have more or...
