How to develop a parenting plan

Divorce can turn great couples into worst enemies, especially when child custody is involved. However, it’s important for your child’s development that both parents remain in their life and help them grow into a functioning adult. To do that, you will need a plan – a parenting plan. What is a parenting plan? In Florida,Continue reading “How to develop a parenting plan”

Managing emotions during a custody dispute

If you are going through a dispute involving the custody of your children, our law firm completely understands the different concerns you may have and the stressors you may be facing. Whether you feel depressed, are extremely stressed out about what the future may hold or are losing sleep because you are unsure of howContinue reading “Managing emotions during a custody dispute”

The importance of honesty in prenuptial agreements

The act of composing a Florida prenuptial agreement should be an open and honest process for both spouses-to-be, which includes making sure that the prenup lists whatever assets that are owned by the spouses. A CNBC piece recommends that spouses reveal on their prenups what they currently possess and what they may acquire if they knowContinue reading “The importance of honesty in prenuptial agreements”

Is joint-custody better for kids?

Parents who are separating or going through a divorce are often put to the difficult task of determining custody. While some people are able to negotiate child custody terms on their own, others must put the issue in the hands of a court-appointed judge. Although some people believe that sole-custody may be in the bestContinue reading “Is joint-custody better for kids?”

Estate considerations following divorce

There are certain activities in life that Davie residents likely plan on only having to do once. Getting married and writing one’s will would like fall on that list. However, divorce may often rend moot the former; indeed, information shared by the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics shows that as recently as 2016, 79,677 divorces occurredContinue reading “Estate considerations following divorce”

Back child support and international travel

Child support can create a number of challenges in a non-custodial parent’s life, whether they have fallen behind and are worried about the consequences they may face or they are having a hard time staying caught up because their income recently dropped. While many people realize that back child support can be problematic with regardContinue reading “Back child support and international travel”

Requesting monitored custody exchanges

While going through a divorce in Davie is certainly difficult, many of the clients that we here at The Minaya Law Offices, PLLC have worked with have seen this process free them from toxic (and in some cases, even abusive) relationships. If your relationship with your ex-spouse had reached such a point, then you mayContinue reading “Requesting monitored custody exchanges”

Who gets the dog? 3 FAQs for determining pet custody

It feels like everything is falling apart and everyone is choosing sides, but who is going to get to keep the family dog? You bought him years ago when things were different. You trained him together and playfully argued about who had to take the dog out after dinner. Now that one of you isContinue reading “Who gets the dog? 3 FAQs for determining pet custody”

Why are you required to pay alimony?

You and your spouse have recently made the decision to get divorced in Florida and now you are faced with the very real possibility of having to pay alimony. This often-necessary payment could be required because of a number of options. Understanding why alimony is recommended and why you are being asked to pay mayContinue reading “Why are you required to pay alimony?”

Detailing the Federal Tax Refund Offset program

On top of signaling the impending arrival of summer, there is another reason why so many in Plantation look forward to springtime: It is tax season! Every year, countless local residents likely anticipate receiving a big check from Uncle Sam. Some may plan to use that money to pay off debts (such as child supportContinue reading “Detailing the Federal Tax Refund Offset program”