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Posted on Dec 8, 2016
If you need assistance enforcing a court order, make sure to get the trustworthy legal guidance our firm provides. Having the strength of a family law expert on your side can give you the peace of ...
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Posted on Nov 18, 2016
If you have been married to a military service member, you may have heard of the "20/20/20 rule" and wondered how this could impact a military divorce. The 20/20/20 rule refers to a formula ...
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Posted on May 13, 2016
Depending on what state you live in, you may qualify for equitable distribution. In states like Florida, for example, it is up to the court to do what is "fair", or equitable, when splitting ...
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Posted on May 11, 2016
Drafting a prenuptial agreement is one of the many ways a married couple can protect their assets. While filing a prenuptial agreement is great way to ensure you're protected, there is a way to ...
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Posted on Apr 19, 2016
Hutchinson Law is comprised of devoted and knowledgeable family law attorneys in Jacksonville. They have more than a decade of trial tested and experience that is used to assist individuals and ...
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Posted on Apr 14, 2016
The case of Douglas Miller is one many parents can relate to. Miller always worked hard to ensure he could make child support payments for his daughter. But when he was unexpectedly laid off as a ...
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Posted on Nov 19, 2015
The holiday season in America usually means two things to most people, other than snow and festive decorations: giving and being with family. You see it everywhere, from movies to television to ...
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Posted on Oct 2, 2015
If this if your first holiday season as a divorced parent, you may find the holidays to be even more stressful than usual. You will have to be patient when juggling schedules with your former ...
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Posted on Jul 13, 2015
On June 26 th, 2015, the nation was stunned as the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage legalization in all states, regardless of previous state laws. The controversial ...
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Posted on May 5, 2015
Hutchinson Law Firm is pleased to announce that our firm has moved to a new office. The address of our new home is: 6817 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 702 Jacksonville, Florida 32216 All of our other ...
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Posted on Mar 4, 2015
While making the decision to divorce is never a simple one, it is often easier when both spouses are on the same page. Disputes and conflict are minimized when each party is working together towards ...
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Posted on Dec 31, 2014
There are certain procedures to be followed in order to obtain a divorce. During this process, a couple must come to agreement on numerous factors, including alimony, child custody and visitation, ...
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Posted on Nov 26, 2014
Once a disabled child becomes an adult can the court order additional timesharing? Under Florida child custody laws, the court does not have jurisdiction to order timesharing once a child becomes 18 ...
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Posted on Jul 12, 2013
Information on the potential psychological damages that divorce can have on young children is far from scarce. However, recent studies have revealed shocking and disconcerting results concerning a ...
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Posted on Jan 25, 2013
Each state is equitable distribution, community property or falls somewhere in between. This is referring to how property is distributed in the event that a couple chooses to dissolve their marriage ...
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Posted on Oct 26, 2012
Custodial accounts are created as a way to give money to children after a divorce without having to include a trust under their name. While many wealthy families will establish a trust fund, it is ...
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Posted on Oct 24, 2012
After a divorce co-parenting can be difficult in a few different ways. For one thing, you are trying to schedule with your ex all the details of the kids life without living in the same home. When a ...
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Posted on Oct 23, 2012
A simple divorce can place a lot of stress on any person, so once everything is finalized people finally can experience that breath of fresh air they had been hoping for. So what happens when after ...
Continue reading "Bankruptcy After Divorce: Ties You May Still Have With Your Ex" »
Posted on Oct 22, 2012
Most of us have seen the movie, or at least heard about “The Parent Trap.” It is a fun movie that was remade in the 90’s about two twin girls who were estranged at birth when their ...
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Posted on Oct 19, 2012
When filing for a divorce, you and your spouse will fall under one of two categories: contested or uncontested. A contested divorce is often what people assume all divorces are like, messy and ...
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Posted on Oct 18, 2012
Creating an effective joint custody arrangement is a very beneficial part of parenting after a divorce. While there may be families that are unable for one reason or another to work together in a ...
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Posted on Oct 17, 2012
When involved in a violent marriage relationship, not only are you placing yourself at risk, but also if you have children they are being placed at risk as well. When you are in one of these ...
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Posted on Oct 16, 2012
For couples that have been together for decades, marriage can be a beautiful thing. They have shared their bond of love for so many years, and many times are still madly in love. However, just like ...
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Posted on Oct 15, 2012
Going through a divorce is a difficult situation for any person, especially when it comes to deciding on a child custody arrangement. It is likely that both parents want their kids to be with them, ...
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Posted on Oct 12, 2012
Maybe you are 10 years old, maybe you are 17 or 35; whatever your age you are still considered to be the children of your parents, and just recently you have found out that they are getting a divorce. ...
Continue reading "Accepting That Mom and Dad Are Getting a Divorce: Tips for Children" »