Oviedo Law Blog
Do I need a QDRO when I get divorced?
The details that emerge when getting a divorce may sometimes feel overwhelming as it seems that so many decisions may result in significant tax implications or other long-term financial ramifications. When it comes to a property division settlement and the need to...
What happens during a paternity test while pregnant?
Paternity tests determine the relationship between babies and their fathers. If you want to know the father of your baby for legal or medical reasons, you do not have to wait until the birth of the baby. Healthline explains how paternity tests while pregnant work. How...
Simplified vs. regular marriage dissolution in Florida
Some Florida marriages qualify for a simplified divorce process. Other couples must undergo a standard Florida divorce. Learn more about the differences between simplified and regular marriage dissolution, both of which apply to people who have lived in the state for...
Splitting a 401K account in a divorce
For many couples, a family home and a 401K account represent the largest portion of their shared assets. Dividing these items during a divorce can therefore create great complications and concerns for both parties. Spouses do need to protect their financial futures...
Should we “nest” after divorce?
Co-parenting can be very challenging, even if you and your ex-spouse have a reasonable working relationship. One of the more challenging aspects of co-parenting is shuttling the children between different residences. In response to these challenges, some families are...
Will your child understand divorce?
Florida parents like you have many matters to handle when working through divorce. One of these matters involves breaking the news of divorce to your loved ones. Even adults can struggle to process the idea of a split. So how will your child handle it? Parents like...
Relocating to a new community can present challenges
Parental relocation can be a contentious issue if divorced parents share custody of children. Some parents may want to move to another city or state for good reasons such as education or a new work opportunity. But courts do not always approve of relocation, not if...
When should you update your will?
Many things can change in life after you compose your will. This is why you should never think your will is set in stone. You may have to revisit it again and again over the course of your life. You might want to remove provisions that made sense at the time, revise...
Why establishing paternity is important
When you have a child with your spouse, there is an automatic assumption that your spouse is the father of your child. In cases where a child is born out of wedlock, however, this is not necessarily the case. Several situations arising after the birth of your child...
Should you settle your divorce or go to court?
You have many questions when you are going through a divorce. Who will get the house? How will you work out child custody? The biggest question has nothing to do with possessions or relationships. Should you try to settle the divorce yourself or go to court? How...
