At the start of a divorce, generally, one spouse files for a dissolution of marriage, either at their local courthouse themselves or through an attorney who can do online, and the other spouse must either be served with the documents or accept service. You can contest or agree to the divorce, or you can decide [Read More]

Are you exploring your divorce options? Make sure you’re offering yourself enough quality self-care and support during this difficult time.  Give Yourself Grace  Dissolving your marriage is hard, even if you’re the one who initiated the divorce and know it’s the right thing to do. You should allow yourself to have time and space to [Read More]

Co-Parenting Relationship If you’re in the process of obtaining a divorce or separating from the other parent of your children, life can become quite hectic. When parents disagree on how to raise a child post-separation, this can make things even more difficult. Building a healthy co-parenting relationship is key to giving your child the best [Read More]

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 completely [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]