Dec 1, 2022 | Family
Unpaid child support can lead to enforcement and, in some circumstances, civil contempt. Jail is not automatic because a payment was missed.A Florida support order remains in effect unless a court changes it. Past-due payments can become a judgment, and enforcement...
Nov 1, 2022 | Family
There is no automatic 45-day Florida jail sentence for unpaid alimony. A civil contempt order depends on the court’s findings, and a person must have a way to comply with any coercive jail order.Alimony is support ordered for a spouse or former spouse under the...
Oct 1, 2022 | Family
What Is Alimony in Florida? Understanding Florida’s Current Alimony Laws Subtitle: How Florida’s Alimony Laws Affect Eligibility, Payments, Duration, Modification, and Enforcement Alimony, sometimes called spousal support, is financial support that one spouse may be...
Sep 3, 2022 | Blog
Miami-Dade may verify hours for approved animal foster parents, but court-ordered community service credit depends on the particular case.Can fostering count?Miami-Dade Animal Services says approved foster parents may receive verified community service hours for...
Aug 2, 2022 | Criminal
A plea agreement is a proposal to resolve a criminal charge without a trial. Its terms and consequences depend on the charge, the court, and the written and oral record.In Florida state court, a prosecutor and defense may discuss a plea to one or more charges, a...
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