By Scott Weiss, Esq. | Published November 21, 2023 | Posted in Child Custody, Family Law, Time Sharing, Visitation | Comments Off on Understanding the Hague Convention on Child Abduction
Introduction In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the complexities of international relationships and marriages are more prevalent than ever. This, unfortunately, has given rise to a significant issue – international child abduction. To address this, the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, a multilateral treaty, was established. This blog post aims to Read More
Read MoreDivorce can be a difficult process for any family, but it can be especially challenging for parents who are separating. If you are in the process of getting a divorce or are already divorced, here are ten tips to help make the process easier for you and your children. Put your children first. Remember that Read More
Read MoreDivorce cases can be complicated, and one of the most challenging aspects is dividing up the assets and debts between spouses. This process is known as the “equitable distribution” of property and is a critical component of any divorce case. In Florida, the process of dividing assets and debts is governed by Fla. Stat. 61.075. Read More
Read MoreBOCA RATON, FL,. Weiner & Weiss, LLC, attorneys Gary D. Weiner and Scott M. Weiss have been selected to the 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list again. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, part Read More
Read MoreWe often see parties in long-term marriages filing for Dissolution of Marriage while in their 60s. When addressing a party’s need for alimony, the Court must look at all sources of income for the recipient spouse. Social Security benefits received by the recipient spouse are considered income pursuant to Fla Statute 61.08. How about a Read More
Read MoreChild custody or time-sharing arrangements that make sense at the moment of divorce can lose their luster over the years. Circumstances may change and unexpected developments can occur. Although small or temporary adjustments to the time-sharing agreement — such as a swap of vacation days — can be agreed upon by the parents without court Read More
Read MoreFlorida Statute 61.13 sets forth the following factors which a judge must consider for purposes of establishing or modifying parental responsibility and creating, developing, approving, or modifying a parenting plan, including a time-sharing schedule: (a) The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to facilitate and encourage a close and continuing parent-child relationship, to honor the Read More
Read MoreSince a 2015 landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, Florida has recognized same-sex marriage and, as a consequence, same-sex divorce. As with all divorcing couples, property considered marital in ownership is divided as fairly as possible. However, same-sex couples may face unique issues, especially as concerns property they may have acquired prior to 2015 while living Read More
Read MoreWill the U.S. See its Divorce Rate Spike After the COVID-19 Quarantine Ends? With so many American residents stuck at home with their families, prognosticators have predicted that several months down the road, the country could experience a baby boom and a divorce deluge. Unlike a cozy blizzard that keeps you home from work for Read More
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