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In Florida, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
Yes, Florida law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. However, if that modification or elimination of spousal support … more
What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Florida?
The Florida Uniform Premarital Agreement Act requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. In order to be valid, the agreement must be made voluntarily by both … more
What Documents and Supporting Information are Required to be Submitted with a Divorce Petition in Florida
In Florida, in addition to the actual petition for dissolution of marriage (divorce), you must file the following: A copy of the summons served on the other party. (Florida Statutes Title VI, … more

The Difference Between Marriage and Civil Unions
Much is made in the media about the differences between marriage and civil unions but what exactly are those differences and are they significant? People, presumably, get married because they are in love and seek to make a life time commitment to each other. People enter domestic partnerships for the same presumptive reasons. However, a marriage brings certain legal benefits … more
What is Due Process? ... Basic Rights and Fundamental Fairness
You may hear the phrase “due process” in the media whenever a prominent criminal case is in the news, but where does it come from and what does it really mean? Where is Due Process Found Due process is a constitutional principle that our government must follow before it may take a person’s freedom or property. The 5th Amendment states, “nor shall any person be … more

Child Support: Application for CSE Services
Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
This chart from the Department of Health and Human Services shows the state laws regarding how income is determined for purposes of calculating a … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
Department of Health and Human Services chart of state laws regarding how income is determined … more
Understanding and Managing Child Support Debt
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth-Serving Organizations
This publication from the the CDC is designed to help representatives of youth-serving … more
Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms
The publication from the CDC is designed to help people recognize the signs and symptoms of child … more
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)
This publication by the CDC explains the federal law, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.