How Can Florida Courts Help You Get the Child Support You’re Owed? In the intricate landscape of family law, understanding how Florida courts enforce child support payments is crucial for divorced and single parents. The process can seem daunting, but knowing your rights and responsibilities helps ensure that your children receive the financial support they deserve. C. Alvarez Law can help you grasp the essentials Read More
Are You Disqualified From Getting Alimony?
Can You Be Disqualified From Getting Alimony? Here's What You Need to Know Divorce is never easy, and the financial implications can be overwhelming. One of the most critical aspects of a divorce settlement is alimony. If you're going through a divorce in Florida or considering one, you should determine whether you or your spouse are qualified or disqualified for alimony. In that case, it's essential to understand Read More
The Importance of Established Paternity: Benefits for Children, Fathers, and Families
The process of establishing paternity can be instrumental in the financial and emotional wellness of many families. Legally, paternity involves officially recognizing a man as the biological father of a child. Not only can establishing paternity provide a child with a stronger sense of who they are, but it can also open the door to public assistance, medical benefits, and even financial support. At C. Read More
Child Custody Modification and Parenting Plans: Revising Agreements for Co-Parenting Success
Life doesn’t always go as planned. When things change, sometimes our child custody arrangements need to change, too. Maybe you’ve gotten a new job, you moved locations, or your child’s schedule has shifted. These kinds of shifts can make the original custody plan feel outdated or ill-suited to your family’s needs. This is where a child custody modification might be beneficial. An official modification can help you Read More
What Is the Process of Modifying Child Custody Orders?
As life evolves, so do the needs of families and their children. Fortunately, child custody orders are not set in stone. As life changes, it might make a current custody and visitation arrangement unsuitable, so it's important to understand when it's appropriate for a significant change to be reflected within a custody agreement. However, the process is not as simple and straightforward as it may Read More
What Is Child Custody Modification? When and How to Request Changes
When parents separate or divorce, they typically establish a child custody order to determine specifics such as where the child will live, who makes decisions about education and healthcare, how visitation is scheduled, and how holidays are divided. But as we all know, life doesn’t always go as planned. Things can change in ways that make the original custody arrangement less ideal. When this happens, a child custody Read More
Are There Different Types of Child Support Arrangements?
When people think of child support, they think of regular cash payments from the non-custodial parent to the other. This is not always the case, with 2.7 million custodial parents receiving child support in the form of goods and services in 2021 rather than cash payments. These goods and services came in the form of things like groceries and clothes for the children. Some couples consider using different methods Read More
11 Reasons You May Need a Child Custody Modification
Child custody isn’t simple, legally, emotionally, or financially. There are rarely situations where you want to have to change your child custody agreement. Life is going to throw unexpected curveballs your way, whether you and your co-parent are divorced or separated. C. Alvarez Law can help you through any of these common reasons for needing a modification and our legal services can help ensure the best outcome for Read More
Common Myths and Misconceptions About Divorce: Separating Fact from Fiction
Divorce is never an easy process. It involves a lot of emotions, legalities, and decisions that can significantly impact the lives of those involved. Unfortunately, divorce is also a topic that is often surrounded by myths and misconceptions. These erroneous beliefs can cause unnecessary stress and confusion for individuals going through a divorce or considering one. In this blog, we will debunk some of the most Read More
The Cost of Divorce
Many people ask about how much their divorce will cost. The truth is, there is no specific answer. We can’t tell you ahead of time exactly how much it will cost because there’s no telling how long it will take and what issues we may run into. The best we can do is help you estimate the cost of divorce with the information we all have. The divorce attorneys at C. Alvarez Law can explain. The Factors that Affect the Read More