Written By: Lenorae C. Atter, Attorney Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. Paternity establishment can be done by either admitting and swearing to the fact that the child is that of the father (the father must sign) or by submitting to DNA scientific testing. If the father is the one petitioning…
Written By: Lenorae C. Atter, Attorney Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. When you are served with divorce papers it can be overwhelming and difficult to understand what you will do next. Once you are served a divorce petition, you have twenty (20) days to file an answer with the court…
Written By: Lenorae C. Atter, Attorney Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. As a lawyer in Jacksonville, Florida, I have a number of clients that want to know what they will pay in child support. Whether they come to me for a divorce, paternity action o modification of child support there…
Written By: Lenorae C. Atter, Attorney Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. Florida child support is determined by the income of both parties. Florida has child support guidelines that provide a calculation to figure out what is owed to a parent. Florida child support guidelines are based on the income of…
Written By: Lenorae C. Atter, Attorney Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. Alimony can be used to help finish or get an education after a divorce is final. In Florida, alimony can be used as a rehabilitative form of support to help the needing spouse get a degree or certification to…
Written By: Lenorae C. Atter, Attorney Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. Alimony in Florida does not have a calculation that can be used to determine the amount of alimony in a divorce. Florida law has been quiet on a fair amount for alimony, but has provided guidelines for the length…
Written By: Lenorae C. Atter, Attorney Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. Mental and physical illnesses are often prevalent issues in divorces. A divorce, even for two healthy and fit individuals can be stressful, so the impact is even greater on those that are not. In Florida, you are required to…
When divorcing, dividing personal property and assets can be the most challenging part of any case. When going through a divorce it is important to remember not to sweat the small stuff because it can ruin a good agreement. When going through a divorce it is important to remember that…
Written By: Lenorae C. Atter, Attorney Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. Divorce papers, in the initial reading, can be scary and frustrating because a petition is designed to ask for everything but the kitchen sink. However, you can also file a petition of your own, asking for similar things, in…
Written By: Lenorae C. Atter, Attorney Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. What do shared and sole parental responsibility mean when going through a divorce or family law action in Florida? Parental responsibility gives parents the right to make decisions they feel are in the best interest of their children, such…