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What to Do If Your Spouse is Selling Assets Before the Divorce is Finalized

By Cairns Law |

It should deeply concern you if your soon-to-be ex has begun selling off assets before the divorce is finalized. Those assets likely belong to you too, and you should have some say in how they’re distributed post-divorce. Any proceeds from those transactions would likely belong partly to you. If your spouse is selling assets,… Read More »

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What is a QDRO and Will I Need One for My Florida Divorce?

By Cairns Law |

You may not want to hear this, but those retirement accounts that have been accruing value while you work are subject to distribution in a Florida divorce. That means that your spouse is entitled to half the proceeds from your retirement accounts (or more—Florida is an equitable distribution state). But you aren’t allowed to… Read More »

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What are the Different Types of Alimony in Florida

By Cairns Law |

Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a payment made from one spouse to another to help that spouse support themselves after the divorce is finalized. Whether you are petitioning the court for alimony or worried that you might have to pay it, knowing what options are out there is crucial to preparing yourself… Read More »

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Enforcing a Time-Sharing Agreement in Florida

By Cairns Law |

If you and your former partner have children together and have a parenting plan in place, you may be wondering what your options are if your co-parent violates that agreement. Whether this takes the form of failing to show up for visits, or refusing visitation to a co-parent, the consequences can be serious. Read… Read More »

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Five Common Child Support Enforcement Devices

By Cairns Law |

If the child support obligor in your family’s life is behind on monthly payments, you are certainly not alone. Nationwide, less than half of these obligors pay the full amount due. The resulting shortfall now exceeds $110 billion, and that figure is climbing daily. Technically, the state attorney general has the right to collect… Read More »

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Why Should Florida Dads File Paternity Actions?

By Cairns Law |

Overall, about a third of Florida infants are born to single mothers. The proportion is much higher in certain communities. Many fathers believe that if they signed the birth certificate, they have legal rights as fathers. That myth is partially true. These dads could be administratively liable for child support payments. But a signature… Read More »

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What Does PAS Mean to You?

By Cairns Law |

Parental Alienation is a normal and transient aspect of most Florida divorces which involve minors. Children often gravitate to one parent or the other one at different times of their lives. Parental Alienation Syndrome is different. PAS is abnormal and permanent, mostly because it is intentional. The alienating parent, who is usually the residential… Read More »

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The Five Types of Restraining Orders in Pinellas County

By Cairns Law |

Many people always view domestic violence as a one-off anomaly. But in most cases, that’s not accurate. The roots of domestic violence often go back to the alleged abuser’s teen years. Frequently, the alleged abuser either witnesses domestic violence at that time or perpetrated it on someone else. And, unless someone does something, the… Read More »

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Seven Good Reasons to Change Your Name Today

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Millions of Americans change their names every year. Under Florida law, you do not need a good reason to do so. You simply cannot have a nefarious reason, such as avoiding creditors, unilaterally erasing a criminal record, or avoiding immigration trouble. A good Clearwater family attorney can expedite the process. Local lawyers know a… Read More »

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Some Co-Parenting-Friendly Timesharing Arrangements

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Florida’s child custody laws have gone through several different phases since World War II. Back then, the “tender years” doctrine dominated child custody cases. Divorced mothers almost always received full custody of the children, and fathers received only limited visitation rights. It was assumed that fathers were either unwilling or unable to care for… Read More »

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