Everyone has heard horror stories about bitter divorce battles that drag on for years and leave both spouses in financial and emotional ruin. You do not have to end your marriage that way, though. While not everyone is a good candidate for it, divorce mediation...
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Working together to create a successful parenting plan
The state of Florida no longer uses the term “child custody” but instead reviews parental responsibilities and time-sharing through parenting plans. If you are facing divorce, the welfare of your children will be a priority. Working as a team, you and the other...
Will you lose your green card if you divorce your spouse?
While there are a few different ways to become a permanent resident of the U.S., marriage to a U.S. citizen offers one of the clearer, easier and faster paths. If you have a green card because of your marriage, it is normal to wonder if a Florida divorce may cause you...
Standard vs. simplified divorce in Florida
The process of ending a marriage can be daunting. Even after deciding to divorce, either spouse may be overwhelmed by the thought of court hearings, custody disputes and asset division. When a couple files for divorce in Florida, they can pursue a simplified marriage...
Strategies for communicating with your co-parent
When you and your spouse divorce, you will have to put together a parenting plan to determine how you will take care of your children moving forward. According to the 2019 Florida Statutes, for the court to approve your parenting plan, you must, at a minimum, detail...
How Old Does A Child Have To Be To Pick Which Parent To Live With?
“My child told me that she wants to live with me. How old does she have to be to choose which parent she lives with?” It is a common question in child custody cases. The rumor mills swirl as to what the magic age is in Florida that children have to reach in order...
Establishing paternity in Florida: what to know
When a child is born to parents who are married, the state automatically assumes that the man is the child’s biological father. When a child is born to unwed parents, the man or woman must file a paternity action to establish the child’s legal father. If you do not...
How can your family help you acquire a green card?
Can I Acquire a Green Card Through My Family? One of the main purposes of U.S. Immigration policy is to reunite families. Obtaining a green card through a family member is the most common way that immigrants obtain lawful permanent resident status in the United...
How to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States of America.
What Do I Need to Become a Lawful Permanent Resident in the U.S.? You want to come to the United States to live and work permanently, but it isn’t as simple as packing up your belongings and getting on a plane. In order for you to become a permanent resident, you...
How to renew your green card if it has expired.
Has Your Green Card Expired? Here’s How to Renew It When you become a United States lawful permanent resident, you are issued an I-551 permanent resident card – your green card. It has your name, your photograph, your Alien Number, your fingerprint and other...