Divorce

Divorce Attorney, Hernando County, Florida

Divorce Related Issues: These cases frequently address issues regarding parental responsibility for minor children, child custody, child support, visitation, relocation, alimony, equitable distribution of property, and attorney’s fees and costs associated with the litigation.

Post Divorce Modification: Following the entry of a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage circumstances can arise which can cause a party to request that the Court modify its prior ruling based on the post judgment events. Such modifications can include, but are not limited to: modifications of alimony or support, modifications of child support and/or child custody. Whether a Court is permitted to modify a Final Judgment requires analysis of the law and post judgment events and Morris Law Group can assist in evaluating such circumstances and advising as to your options in such matters.

Relocation: It Is not uncommon for a party to request to relocate their residence and/or the residence of a child to another location. Such relocations can have a drastic impact on child custody and support issues and require detailed evaluation of the circumstances in order to properly advocate for a request for relocation, or in the alternative object to a request for relocation by the other parent.

Modification of Spousal Support/Alimony: Florida Law also permits modification of previously ordered Spousal Support/Alimony obligations where certain conditions are met. Detailed evaluation of the facts is necessary to evaluate whether such modification is permitted. The Morris Law Group is able to review the facts and advise and advocate for a modification of spousal support/alimony, or object to an opposing party’s request for modification where necessary.

Injunctions: Florida Law provides for the application and issuance of multiple types of injunctions for protection against various types of violence. The type(s) of injunctions available to a person are governed by Florida Law and determined based on the relationship of the parties and the events occurring between the parties. Examples of such injunctions include (i) Domestic Violence Injunctions; (ii) Stalking Injunctions; (iii) Repeat Violence Injunctions; and (iv) Sexual Violence Injunctions. The Attorneys and Morris Law Group take domestic violence and other violence and injunction issues seriously. There are injunctions prohibiting acts of domestic violence that are available to protect victims from further acts of domestic violence.

Establishment, Enforcement & Modification of Child Support: Obligations for Child Support and calculations of such support are governed by Florida Statute. Review and analysis of the needs of the children as well as the income and sources of income for the parents is required to ensure that child support is established at a correct amount. Circumstances can also arise after such child support is established which permit a Court to modify the previously ordered child support by increasing, decreasing, and/or terminating support depending on the circumstances of the case. It is also imperative that the payment methods for child support are clearly defined and established to ensure timely receipt of child support. Enforcement of child support is also a common issue which arises when a party is delinquent in their child support payments and there exists a need to recover delinquent support, or to defend against a claim of delinquency by another parent. The Morris Law Group can assist is evaluation and advising as to the options for relief in such circumstances so that a Parent can make knowing and informed decision.

Custody and Visitation: Custody of children and schedules for visitation and timesharing with minor children are crucial issues in all matters involving children. Such issues arise in divorce and paternity matters and can have a drastic impact on parent-child relationships as well as other familial relationships. The Court’s evaluate such matters based on the “best interests of the minor child” and look to Florida Statutes for guidance in ruling on such matters. Detailed and thorough evaluation of facts and events regarding custody and timesharing are necessary in order to provide such information to the Court in order for the Court to make a custody and/or visitation determination. The Morris Law Group can evaluate, advise, and properly present such information to the Court when retained.

Paternity Determinations: Where parties are not married and have a child in common Judicial Intervention may be needed to establish paternity and protect a parent’s rights with regard to their child and prevent a party from restricting and/or preventing the other party from having contact with the child or involvement in the child’s life. Knowledge as to your rights and responsibilities with regard to such children is imperative to protect your rights and relationship with your child.