If you’re involved in a child custody case or a contested divorce, you may wonder if you need a guardian ad litem. Or, if your case was appointed one, you need to know what kind of support they are able to provide your family. Here’s what you should know about guardian ad litems in Florida [Read More]

In divorce cases, the filing of initial dissolution papers requires the acceptance of papers or process service of the other spouse to move forward with dissolving the marriage. But what happens if your spouse dodges the petition or refuses to sign? Will you remain legally married? No, but there are a few steps you need [Read More]

Kevyn Noonan Hayes was selected by Super Lawyers as Rising Star for 2020 The Law Office of Kevyn Noonan Hayes, P.A. is proud to announce today that our very own Kevyn Noonan Hayes, Esq. was selected for the third year in a row for Super Lawyers 2020 Rising Stars in Florida, a distinguished award in [Read More]

Coronavirus Effects On Divorce  The novel coronavirus has had a massive impact across all areas of life in the U.S., and family legal issues are no exception. With Florida family courts mostly closed except for exceptional circumstances or hearings occurring remotely, what can you expect when navigating a divorce, and how can you be proactive [Read More]

Splitting Parenting Time   When two parents separate, often as the result of divorce, any children they share typically split their parenting time.    Florida courts have recognized the importance of a child maintaining their relationship with both parents, and will usually grant both parents shared parenting time, unless special circumstances exist.   What Is Shared [Read More]

When your marriage isn’t working, what do you do? Many people automatically jump to the conclusion of a divorce, but you may not have to go through the entire legal process of dissolving your marriage. Here’s what you need to know about your divorce options.  Annulment    An annulment is a legal procedure that can [Read More]

Grandparents can be a source of love, a familial bond, and stability for a child. This connection is important, but often with family legal matters, grandparents — and other extended family members — may lose connection with the child. Typically it up to the parent unless other circumstances exist. Here’s what you need to know [Read More]

Questions Relating To Child Support Before a divorce is even set in motion, those considering going their separate ways may have a multitude of questions relating to the support of their children. The single and central point of concern for most parents is the future and wellbeing of their children.  How much child support will [Read More]

If you’re divorcing or separating from your partner, living together can be awkward or even painful. What should you do if your spouse doesn’t leave? Can you evict them? In some cases, yes. Here’s what you need to know.  Spousal Eviction Defined  Eviction is a legal process by which you can force a tenant to [Read More]

Alimony is a form of financial support payment made from one spouse to another during and after a divorce. This payment is designed to reduce the financial strain of a divorce on the lesser earning spouse until they can reasonably begin providing for themselves. Alimony is very discretional and can be based on various factors [Read More]