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On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | May 22, 2024 | Divorce
Property division matters are often one of the most difficult elements of divorce, in part because people often engage in misconduct out of spite. Someone who resents the idea of sharing their income and resources with a spouse in a divorce may intentionally hide...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | May 7, 2024 | Child Support
In the past, Florida did not use end dates for child support payments. When a couple got divorced, the court would draft an order instructing one person to pay support. But if the parents wanted to end those payments, they had to return to court and get another order....
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Apr 22, 2024 | Divorce
Your spouse surprises you by filing for a divorce. You knew that the marriage wasn’t doing well, but you thought that the two of you would be able to make it work. You feel blindsided by the entire process. To make matters worse, your spouse tells you that they want...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Apr 15, 2024 | Family Law
After divorce, parents in Florida may receive joint child custody which includes time-sharing arrangements. The time children that spend with either parent, also referred to as parenting time, is important for fostering continued emotional bonds, promoting stability...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Mar 28, 2024 | Child Custody
Going through a divorce is challenging under almost any circumstance, but that’s especially true when there are children involved and you and your spouse can best be described as in a “high-conflict” situation. Custody exchanges, in particular, can be emotionally...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Mar 25, 2024 | Family Law
Many Florida adoptions do not involve infants or children placed with strangers. Instead, they occur within extended families because a child needs someone to play a parental role. A grandparent adopts their grandchild because the actual parent cannot meet the...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Mar 14, 2024 | Divorce
When parents announce that they’re getting a divorce, it’s good to take time to talk to their children and answer their questions. Often, children are going to have very different questions than parents will, and it can give them a better sense of security and...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Feb 29, 2024 | Child Custody
When parents get divorced, it is necessary to construct a parenting plan to define their relationship in the future. This will address things like physical custody (parenting time) and legal custody, or the decision-making power that each parent has for their...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Feb 17, 2024 | Divorce
Divorce is often the result of a tumultuous relationship between parents, but it doesn't necessarily spell doom for the children involved. In fact, in some cases, divorce can be beneficial for children. Kids require a stable and nurturing environment to thrive, and if...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Feb 6, 2024 | Child Custody
Virtual visits have become an increasingly common component of child custody arrangements, especially when physical distance or other circumstances make in-person visits challenging. These interactions allow non-custodial parents to maintain a meaningful relationship...
