The issue of child custody can be one of the most contentious issues in a divorce, especially when soon-to-be ex-spouses are at great odds with one another. Ultimately, however, both parents desire what is best for their child, which is why it is important to understand that cooperating during the mediation process is necessary. Some of the most common issues you may face as you engage in the ...
With more than 30 years of family law representation, Swanson Law Center, P.A. has a comprehensive understanding of Florida family law to help you navigate through the state’s legal system. Provided by our Gainesville divorce lawyers , the following are answers to frequently asked questions about child custody in Florida. Who will get custody of the kids? In Florida, there is no such term as ...
As a parent who is looking to win custody of your child or children, your biggest question is probably “How?” How do you get custody of your child, especially when you and the other parent cannot come to your own agreement? There is no simple answer to this question, but Swanson Law Center, P.A. is here to help. Many parents are able to come to their own agreement about child custody through ...
When you are going through a divorce, the things you do can make or break your divorce settlement. The mistakes you make throughout your divorce can add up and might hurt you in court. Below, we explain the biggest mistakes that couples make during their divorce . Mistake #1: Not Changing Wills, Trusts and Life Insurance Beneficiaries One of the most common mistakes that couples make when they ...
When you are going through a divorce, the things you do can make or break your divorce settlement. The mistakes you make throughout your divorce can add up and might hurt you in court. Below, we explain the biggest mistakes that couples make during their divorce . Mistake #1: Not Changing Wills, Trusts and Life Insurance Beneficiaries One of the most common mistakes that couples make when they ...
It can be a significant undertaking to ensure that your marital assets are divided equitably during a divorce. For spouses who have spent years contributing to a retirement account, it can be even more important to ensure that your assets are divided fairly and your future is protected. Because your retirement accounts are considered marital property, it is important to ensure that your ...
Divorce is a challenge, even if you and your spouse are in agreement with many terms of your divorce. Commonly, dividing your marital property and debts is the hardest detail to tackle. If you own a house together and share a mortgage, it is possible that you are faced with thousands of dollars in debt that will need to be assigned. Addressing your mortgage is an important step in your divorce ...
It can be a significant undertaking to ensure that your marital assets are divided equitably during a divorce. For spouses who have spent years contributing to a retirement account, it can be even more important to ensure that your assets are divided fairly and your future is protected. Because your retirement accounts are considered marital property, it is important to ensure that your ...
Divorce is a challenge, even if you and your spouse are in agreement with many terms of your divorce. Commonly, dividing your marital property and debts is the hardest detail to tackle. If you own a house together and share a mortgage, it is possible that you are faced with thousands of dollars in debt that will need to be assigned. Addressing your mortgage is an important step in your divorce ...
It is not uncommon for a parent’s prime objective during divorce to obtain custody of their children. What they usually do not know, however, is that there are different types of custody: physical and legal. When most parents think of child custody , they think of the right to have their child live with them on a daily basis. This is known as physical custody. On the flipside, legal custody is a ...
Our entire team at Swanson Law Center, P.A. would like to congratulate our paralegal, Darcy Kochanowsky, on being inducted as a member of the board of directors of the Paralegal Association of Florida, First Coast Chapter in Jacksonville. In her role, she will serve as the association’s student liaison, as well as speaking at a variety of the local schools and colleges regarding the paralegal ...
Today, many grandparents are caring for grandchildren, not always but often, because of their own children’s involvement with drug and other substance abuse which make them unable to care for the children. As is so often the case, grandparents step in to care for those grandchildren. When people think of child custody laws , thoughts of complex and stressful legal agreements are often the first ...
Swanson Law Center, P.A. in Gainesville has always been known for putting both clients and community first. It is with much excitement that we are able to announce that both senior partner Cynthia Swanson and associate attorney Tee Lee have recently received the Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award from the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, Southern Legal Counsel, and Three Rivers Legal ...
It can be a significant undertaking to ensure that your marital assets are divided equitably during a divorce. For spouses who have spent years contributing to a retirement account, it can be even more important to ensure that your assets are divided fairly and your future is protected. Because your retirement accounts are considered marital property, it is important to ensure that your ...
