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]

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 in Florida. 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 [Read More]

Child custody cases are often complex and wrought with emotion. When you’re dealing with two sets of state laws, this can compound the situation. Where to file is a question that comes up often. Here’s what you should know about how Florida handles family law cases involving children, including interstate custody issues, and where/how to [Read More]

In matters of Temporary Child Custody time-sharing, it may take time to determine how time-sharing with the parents should be awarded. Many factors go into making this decision, but during the pendency of the case,  the child must live with one parent or both. This is when a temporary parenting plan is typically ordered. What [Read More]

Are you a self-employed individual and are considering getting a divorce? Or, perhaps you’re already involved in legally ending your marriage. Divorces, where one or both spouses are self-employed, tend to be a little more complex than divorces where spouses are traditionally employed, so it’s important to get professional guidance. Here’s what to consider. Contact [Read More]

Second Year As A Florida Rising Star We are thrilled to announce that Kevyn Noonan Hayes, Esq. has been named one of Super Lawyers’ 2019 Florida Rising Stars. This is her second year to have earned the title, and Attorney Hayes is proud to once again join a fantastic group of other experienced Florida lawyers. [Read More]

Paternity testing is necessary in many types of family law cases, including child custody, visitation, and child support cases when the parties are not married. It is important to understand the different types of paternity tests available, what can and can’t be admitted into a Florida family court, and how to get legal help when [Read More]