While it is unfortunate that same-sex couples still occasionally fight against discrimination in our South Florida communities, these attitudes are changing at a national level. While this might not help our clients in their daily struggles, federal law has empowered our attorneys at The Minaya Law Offices, PLLC to help with many of the legal hardships and challengesContinue reading “Supporting equal rights for all marriages”
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Collecting alimony through a garnishment
For many of those who have been through a divorce in Plantation, the money received from alimony may be their primary means of support. Alimony itself is not meant to be a lifelong source of income for those who are entitled to it, but rather a means to help them compensate for their lost maritalContinue reading “Collecting alimony through a garnishment”
Modifying a child support obligation
A thought may exist in the minds of many in Plantation that child support is a method through which an embittered divorcee can get back at his or her ex-spouse. Child support is not meant to be punitive; rather, it is to ensure that the children that a divorced couple shares have sufficient resources toContinue reading “Modifying a child support obligation”
Same-sex divorce in Florida
When a federal judge overturned Florida’s ban on same-sex marriages in 2015, it also opened the door for couples wishing to be apart. Many couples had married in other states, and as divorce statistics don’t discriminate, there were couples here in Florida waiting to divorce. But what does same-sex divorce entail? Is it different thanContinue reading “Same-sex divorce in Florida”
The familiar struggle of alienated grandparents
Depending on the family situation, the role of grandparent can take on many different meanings. For some, it can mean taking full custody of grandchildren, while for others the main pursuit is simply spending more quality time together. Although grandparent rights have long existed in Florida, some grandparents in the state nevertheless struggle to see theirContinue reading “The familiar struggle of alienated grandparents”
Maintaining that special grandparent/grandchild bond
Whether they live near you in Florida, in the same house or across the nation, the bonds between grandparents and their grandchildren are special. If you are a grandparent, you already know this and you probably anticipated your first grandchild as much as you did your own first child. Unfortunately, the bonds between parents andContinue reading “Maintaining that special grandparent/grandchild bond”
New year means new state laws for couples divorcing with children
Couples divorcing in Florida have a new state law to take into consideration as they proceed with their plan to dissolve a marriage. The goal of the 2018 family law mandates is to bring unified decision making based on the best interest of the child. The law will impact time-sharing (custody) agreements, as well asContinue reading “New year means new state laws for couples divorcing with children”
Keeping children in mind during divorce
Divorce can be stressful for any Floridian, but for the average resident in particular, such a process can be mentally, physically and financially taxing. This is especially true for many who have children, as deciding child custody arrangements can take a considerable amount of time and dedication. Some parents refuse to accept court orders forContinue reading “Keeping children in mind during divorce”
Cheating is not the top cause of divorce. Surprised?
We have all seen that movie where we cannot wait to see the cheating spouse get caught. The Hollywood portrayal of divorce often showcases infidelity as one of the leading explanations as to why marriages come to an end. While reasons can vary from couple to couple, communication breakdown is the most common cause ofContinue reading “Cheating is not the top cause of divorce. Surprised?”
Common law marriage rights in Florida
Your decision to cohabitate with your romantic partner in Plantation rather than to marry is one that is becoming increasingly shared throughout the rest of the U.S. You may have a valid reason not to marry, yet you should also be aware that not doing so could deprive you and/or your partner of certain spousalContinue reading “Common law marriage rights in Florida”
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