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“The divorce rate among all pros is estimated at between 60 to 80 percent according to The New York Times and Sports Illustrated, markedly higher than the 50 percent of all Americans,” says an August 2014 article on Forbes concerning professional athletes. This statistic was brought to our attention this morning and we found it […]
Child custody is a very sensitive topic and child custody battles are never pretty. Both parents are often very attached to their child and there might be some bitter wars that leave the children caught in the crossfire as innocent bystanders. However, there are some things that any parents can do to increase their chances […]
Most people have heard divorce-related terms such as “child support,” “custody,” and “alimony,” but don’t fully understand what they mean or how they are determined. The lawyers at Heitner Legal will help you understand the Florida divorce process and the key issues relevant to you. First, a Florida divorce is legally called “dissolution of marriage.” When […]
If you are going through a divorce in Florida involving children, you will repeatedly hear the phrase: “in the best interest of the children” or “parenting plan” over and over again. You will likely hear it from your attorney, from the opposing party or opposing attorney, and even from the judge assigned to your case. […]
Florida child support is calculated by courts using all of your income or gross income. There are child support guidelines in Florida that parents can use to determine the amount of child support that they would be required to make pursuant to Florida Statute 61.30. Remember, that your gross income includes not just your salary or wages, […]