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Felony charge awaits man who refused to pay child support

Most in Plantation likely understand that fulfilling a child support obligation is very serious. Those who fail to do it could face potentially serious criminal penalties, including jail time as well as being required to pay fees and restitution on top of their arrears. Yet the perception might be out there that the criminal penaltiesContinue reading “Felony charge awaits man who refused to pay child support”

Default on alimony and pay with Social Security

With a Florida divorce, often comes obligations for alimony, also known as spousal support, by one of the parties to the other party. Usually the financially stronger spouse will be paying the spouse with less financial wherewithal. As reported by Forbes, it is not unusual for the obligated party to fail to pay the otherContinue reading “Default on alimony and pay with Social Security”

LGBT couples should obtain legal rights of children

You love your children more than anything. You have enjoyed raising them. You like to watch as they learn new things and explore the world. You can see their personalities developing. They surprise you with new quirks every day. You like to listen as they tell jokes and learn new stories. You are their parent.Continue reading “LGBT couples should obtain legal rights of children”

The different types of alimony in Florida

Spousal support may be a natural expectation of some of those that are seeking a divorce in Plantation. Yet such an award is not always automatic. The court will consider a number of different factors when choosing to award alimony, such as how long a marriage lasted, as well as how much each party contributedContinue reading “The different types of alimony in Florida”

LGBT marriage rights: the continuing fight

In recent years, America has seen a progressive shift in LGBT rights, especially since the country’s legalization of same-sex marriage took place in 2015. While the gradual shift in favor of LGBT rights is certainly one worthy of celebrating in Florida, legal issues regarding same-sex marriage process has a long way to go. Florida lawsContinue reading “LGBT marriage rights: the continuing fight”

Family law and back-to-school season

If your child will be returning to school in the fall, you may have a number of things on your mind. From buying clothes to helping your child adjust to his or her new schedule, back-to-school season can be quite stressful for parents and children alike. The Minaya Law Offices understands the various challenges thatContinue reading “Family law and back-to-school season”

Developing a shared parenting plan

With all of the emotion that may be associated with your divorce in Plantation, it may become easy to start viewing your proceedings from a “win-loss” perspective (as in every concession made in your favor being a win for you, and conversely a loss for your ex-spouse). Yet as many of the clients that weContinue reading “Developing a shared parenting plan”

The basics of Florida child adoption

The rewards and improvement on overall quality of life are two of the countless benefits of adopting a child. Many Florida residents who seek to adopt a child may be wondering what details go into the process, and what legal guidelines apply. Courts can arrange adoptions in a number of ways, and the family law surrounding adoptionsContinue reading “The basics of Florida child adoption”

Parental alienation: How does it affect custody?

Shelly had enough. Her husband was always late on mortgage payments, was bouncing checks, and creditors were calling constantly. She felt isolated and alone in her marriage and was withdrawing more and more from her husband and turning to friends and family as her source of support. When this pattern continued for over a yearContinue reading “Parental alienation: How does it affect custody?”