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• Contested:  Husband and Wife are unable to agree on one or more terms to resolve their marriage.   
• Uncontested:  Husband and Wife are able to agree on all terms to resolve their marriage. 

Florida no longer uses the term "custody" when deciding where a minor child will reside. Timesharing is the correct term to establish the amount of time a minor child spends at each parents home.   

A parenting plan contains all the details unique to your family. It is important  to be thorough at the outset to avoid future conflicts involving the minor children.  

• Child Support- calculating child support can be straightforward and rather simple when both parties are W-2 wage earners.  The statute provides guidelines for support, and your attorney will help you to maximize the earnings of the party so that accurate support is paid.  
• Alimony- although paying support after divorce is a simple concept, alimony is one of the most contentious issues in divorce, as there are multiple types of alimony, no simple formula, and a determination is left to the judge based on numerous factors.  

How will the assets and liabilities that have been accumulated during your marriage be divided?  This can range from a simple distribution to a complex analysis for distribution.   

Establishing the paternity for a child born outside of marriage is vital to establishing not only the father's rights to timesharing, but the child's right to chid support.

Have circumstances changed since your divorce was finalized?   This may be for child related issues and/or support issues.   

Moving with your child more than 50 miles away from where you currently reside, will require an agreement (in writing) with the other parent.  When the other parent does not agree, it will be necessary to seek the court's permission prior to any move. 

When a party fails to comply with the terms of an agreement or court order, it may become necessary to ask the court for additional relief.  It is important to seek compliance early on, as this can set the tone for years to come.  

Mediation can occur before or after filing with lawyers, depending if both parties agree to attend.  Mediation saves the parties time, money, and can help alleviate the emotional toll of divorce and family matters.  It takes the knowledge and skill of an attorney to help you reach the best possible outcome for your case, both short term and long term.