We created this blog to share helpful tips and information with those who are in the preliminary stages of family law cases in Parkland and Coral Springs. Our attorneys understand that you want answers, and you want them now. While the contents of these blogs should not be taken as legal advice, hopefully they will give you some peace of mind until you hire a Coral Springs family law attorney. If you have any questions about these blogs, call Stuart N. House, P.A. at (954) 255-7400.
Florida Statute 38.23 broadly defines contempt as follows: "A refusal to obey any legal order, mandate or decree, made or given by any judge relative to any of the business of the court, after due notice thereof, is a contempt, punishable accordingly." The wording of this statute is important. Failure to obey a legal order read more...
Looks like Rudy Giuliani is becoming more than just a little familiar with the family court as he now finds himself embroiled in divorce number three. While he holds hope that this divorce will be resolved amicably – which is the preferred mode of resolution so long as a fair and equitable settlement is feasible—time read more...
A forensic accountant specializes in the auditing, investigation and analysis of financial records involved in anticipated or present litigation. During a divorce in Coral Springs, a number of complex financial issues may arise. A forensic accountant can offer valuable assistance in navigating these issues to achieve a more favorable result for the client. Some of read more...
In Florida, divorcing parties may be awarded more than 50% of their home's equity in some instances. Whether a party living in Coral Springs is entitled to more than 50% of the home's equity — or any equity at all — is dependent on the factors set forth in Florida Statute 61.075(1)(a)-(j). Broward County courts read more...
In Parkland, a woman who adopted her spouse's surname during marriage has the right to change it after divorce. The easiest way to have a surname restored is in connection with the dissolution of marriage action. The change of surname should be pleaded for by the client’s family law attorney in a Petition (or Counter-Petition) read more...
The temptation to conceal select facts during a trying divorce proceeding is very common, and that dishonesty can have a resounding impact on the outcome of your case. If you believe your spouse is attempting to lie to or cheat the courts, your family lawyer may suggest hiring a Coral Springs private investigator to help read more...
A motion is a written request to the court for a certain ruling, order or action. In divorce litigation, sometimes one party attempts to gain an advantage over the other party by filing frivolous or excessive motions. In this blog post, our divorce law attorneys discuss what makes a motion frivolous or excessive, and how read more...
The State of Florida does not require parents to pay for a child's college education, nor does the federal government. Still, a parent who is getting a divorce and who is concerned about the payment of future college expenses for a minor child should be prepared to raise the issue of college expenses with a read more...
Posted By: Stuart N. House, P.A. "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me." Whoever said that probably never went through a divorce. As your lawyer probably will caution throughout the divorce process, words can hurt in any number of ways. Finding the right ones (or refraining from using the read more...
According to Florida Statute 61.29(1), "each parent has a fundamental obligation to support his or her minor or legally dependent child." Child support is a parental obligation, not a parental right. The right to be financially supported belongs to the child, not the parents. Federal and state laws therefore preclude waiver of child support. An read more...
Failure to pay child support is a very serious issue to the state of Florida, as well as the federal government. If a parent does not pay child support after being ordered to do so by a court, he or she likely will experience a number of negative consequences. The penalties for deliberately failing to read more...
According to Black's Law Dictionary, a deposition is "a witness' out-of-court testimony that is reduced to writing (usually by a court reporter) for later use in court or for discovery purposes," in which the client is required to answer questions posed by the opposing party's divorce lawyer. Responses to those questions can later be used read more...
When you show up to a Broward County courtroom for the first time, the judge knows nothing about you or the other party beyond what's in written court filings. During a hearing, the parties are generally not permitted to address the judge unless specifically directed to do so. Even in silence, a form of communication read more...
When parents can't agree, child custody lawyers often step in Making medical decisions for a child is a parental responsibility. Pursuant to Florida Statute 61.13(2), parental responsibility should be shared by both parents unless shared parental responsibility is determined to be detrimental to the child. Florida Statute 61.046(17) defines shared parental responsibility as "a court-ordered read more...
Unlike Child Custody, the Answer is Predetermined Many pet owners view their pets as part of the family, perhaps even as precious as children. When pet owners are involved in divorce proceedings, they may wonder, who gets the pet? While Florida law is clear regarding parental rights and responsibilities regarding minors, custody laws pertaining to read more...
While many people know that family law judges find facts, decide cases, and interpret the law, many are unfamiliar with the concept of "discretionary powers." Judicial discretion allows Florida judges to exercise judgment based on what, in their opinion, is fair under the under the given circumstances while also following the rules and principles of read more...
When a Coral Springs couple with children opts for divorce, the court may encourage the parents to attend parenting courses in the interest of equipping the separating couple to move forward with sharing child custody. Parenting classes generally do not focus on teaching the separating spouses to maintain a relationship with each other. Instead, these read more...
Updated September 2, 2017 When taking on issues that involve children, family courts are tasked with choosing the outcome that is in the affected child or children's best interest. Custody and visitation are among the most common considerations courts make along with deciding provision of healthcare, schooling, hobbies, and virtually anything that may add to read more...
While divorce often is a difficult time of transition, there are some instances in which both sides quickly agree to part peacefully. Due to financial reasons, they might look for ways to cut costs, and we're often asked whether both parties may share the same Coral Springs divorce lawyer in a dissolution of marriage case. read more...
Posted By: Stuart N. House Confusion abounds in the minds of couples contemplating separation or divorce. The most common question pertains to the legalities of a "legal separation." The confusion is justified because that term does not have any strict legal meaning in the state of Florida. 3 Types of Marital Separation Couples sometimes move read more...
A Divorce Lawyer's Take on This All-Important Conversation Children often are the most vulnerable parties during a divorce. Parents who decide to end their marriage are typically required to work out a custody agreement and divide financial responsibilities for the childcare at the time of the divorce. Child custody and welfare issues are typically very read more...
Anyone who has supported a friend or loved one through a divorce knows how emotionally charged the process can be no matter how long the marriage may have lasted. In addition to dividing a household, the parties often are required to divide their financial assets, personal property, and create child support and child custody arrangements. read more...
Posted By: Stuart N. House When going through a divorce, there are certain errors more than a few men have made that could have very serious consequences. By choosing a qualified, experienced family lawyer in Parkland, you can greatly reduce the likelihood of making these five divorce mistakes: 1. Neglecting children Parental rights are often read more...
Posted By: Stuart N. House, P.A. Florida is a no-fault divorce state, which means that either spouse may seek a dissolution of marriage for any reason, even if it's just because they do not wish to be married to their spouse anymore. Instead of going through the long and drawn-out process of trying to decide read more...
Child custody lawyers frequently see families torn apart through a divorce. Parents often have particular constraints placed on them by the court. For example, custody agreements frequently have rules regarding where the custodial parent may live. If a custodial party wishes to relocate from Coral Springs for family reasons or better job opportunities, for example, read more...
On behalf of Stuart N. House, P.A. posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. While some people in Florida may look at the lifestyles of the rich and the famous and be in awe, wealthy and famous people go through many of the same experiences as those who are less affluent. For example, read more...
On behalf of Stuart N. House, P.A. posted in Grandparents' Rights on Friday, August 29, 2014. There are many grandparents in Florida who simply delight in their grandchildren. They dream of the places they can experience together as well as the different activities they can complete. However, even though Florida is often considered the land read more...
On behalf of Stuart N. House, P.A. posted in Child Custody & Support on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. There are many parents in Florida who would sacrifice everything for their children. In fact, the media recently covered a story about a man who chose to live in a car so he could make child support read more...
On behalf of Stuart N. House, P.A. posted in Child Custody & Support on Thursday, August 14, 2014. There is a certain perception of what the life of a rapper might be like. Some people in Florida might believe that a successful rapper has all the money in the world, with a large house and read more...
