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Florida is a no-fault divorce state. Only one party is needed to initiate divorce proceedings. One of the parties must have resided in Florida for at least six months prior to filing for divorce. There is no time-frame as to how soon or quick a divorce can be finalized. This depends on the parties and a variety of other things.

In some cases, the parties were not married at the birth of the child and it may be necessary to establish paternity for child support or time-sharing rights to be established. A paternity action can also be utilized to have the courts intervene when the parents need to establish a time-sharing agreement because the parties cannot agree.

Child support guidelines have been established by the state. Both parents have a obligation to support the children. Neither party can waive their right to support. Child support is based on the income of both parents, the court's look at other obligations that may affect support obligations.

If there is a need to modify child support after a final judgment has been entered, you must prove that there has been a substantial change in circumstances.

Alimony is based on one spouse's need and the other spouse's ability to pay. There are no state guidelines for alimony. Each case is unique and has to be reviewed on an individual basis. 

If you are a victim of domestic violence (domestic abuse), you may be able to obtain an injunction against the abuser There are five types of domestic violence: domestic violence, dating violence, repeat violence, stalking violence, and sexual violence. Protecting you and your loved ones is our top priority. 

Whether you are a new business owner or looking to expand your business, having an attorney to advise you of the legal pitfalls to avoid is vital to your success. Get assisting with your operating agreement, filing documents with the state, a registered agent who can accept service on behalf of your business, and legal advice every step of the way.

To form an enforceable legal contract under Florida law, there must generally be an offer, an acceptance, consideration given, a breach of performance and resulting damages. Business litigation matters include employment contracts, construction contracts, non-disclosure agreements, non-compete agreements, partnership agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, customer contracts, joint venture agreements, leases, asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, franchise agreements and others. There are varying remedies and damages available to businesses and individuals who have suffered from another party’s contract breach. 

Our firm can assist with mergers & acquisitions and due diligence assistance. When a business is being sold or divided, the terms need to be clear. When you are buying or selling a Florida business, it’s important to understand all of the terms and what your options are should you want to amend any term or part of the agreement. When buying or selling a business, a great deal of research is involved to ensure that valuations are correct, and income and debt are understood. 

Have an attorney review any and all documents before you enter into an agreement. Let us negotiate the best possible deal on behalf of your business. Make sure that you understand what you are signing before you sign it. Not having an attorney to review your documents prior to signing could damage your business and may affect your personal assets. We draft contracts that help protect your business and assets. 

Our attorney is also a licensed Florida Realtor. Having a licensed attorney to assist you with your real estate purchase can help you avoid defective titles, loss of escrow funds, and overall avoid a bad deal. If you are in the market to flip properties or you offer rent to own properties, we can review your contracts and assist you through the entire process with our dedicated team of real estate professionals.

Are you looking for assistance with drafting and completing your legal documents? No need to stress. Our attorney can help you with that and notarize the documents upon completion. What's even betters is that we charge a flat fee for document preparation services. We provide assistance with Divorce, Child Support, Time-Sharing, and Eviction legal documents.