Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets and Debts in Florida Written by: Kenneth E. Rhoden, Esquire This article briefly explains how marital assets and debts are divided in a divorce. It discusses what trial courts actually do and how that sometimes conflicts with the statutes and case law. It also explains the statute the legislature enacted …
How to Win Your Child Custody Case Fighting for Time Sharing By Kenneth E. Rhoden, ESQ. In divorce and paternity cases, you and the other parent can negotiate an agreement settling all the issues regarding your child. If you cannot reach an agreement you may have to fight it out in court. You can have a trial before …
Step Parent Adoption In Brevard And Florida Article written by Bonnie Klein Rhoden, Esquire (you may contact Attorney Rhoden using the Contact form to the right) I want to adopt my step child, what should I do? Blended families are common today in Melbourne, Florida and other areas of Brevard County. Parents divorce and remarry, …
Contempt of Court – In Family Matters Filing a Motion for Contempt and Enforcement in Family Court. When parties finalize a matter in family court, usually a divorce or a paternity case, the Judge is no longer involved, and it is up to the parties and their attorneys to ensure the Final Judgement (the Order …
Enforceable Oral Premarital Contracts How Can An Oral Prenuptial Be Valid? Or Can It Be? Part 1: Prenuptial Intro Part 2: Preparing Prenuptial Agreements Part 3: Attacking Prenuptial Agreements Part 4: Enforceable Oral Premarital Contracts At first glance it would seem settled law that to be enforceable a premarital contract (also known as a prenuptial) in …
How to Attack a Prenuptial Agreement Having a PreNup is a good start but how do you keep it from being attacked? Part 1: Prenuptial Intro Part 2: Preparing Prenuptial Agreements Part 3: Attacking Prenuptial Agreements Part 4: Enforceable Oral Premarital Contracts There are many ways to set aside a prenuptial agreement. There are strict requirements …
How to Prepare an Unbreakable Prenuptial Agreement Provided by: Bonnie Klein Rhoden, Esquire A prenuptial or premarital agreement should not just be unbreakable no matter how aggressive the challenge, it should also be so well prepared and so well executed that it is never challenged. An overwhelming show of force can intimidate an opponent into surrendering …
Prenuptial Agreements in Brevard County, Florida Part 1: Prenuptial Intro Part 2: Preparing Prenuptial Agreements Part 3: Attacking Prenuptial Agreements Part 4: Enforceable Oral Premarital Contracts People who are thinking about getting married may want to enter an agreement to protect their assets and rights and to discourage litigation in the event of a divorce. These …
Pre & Post Nuptials Many feel prenuptial agreements only for the wealthy seeking to protect their interests before getting married. The truth is prenuptial agreements are more common and definitely easier to obtain today. This type of marital agreements are now able to serve the purpose of protecting assets and also provide those considering marriage peace …
Dependency court: dcf matters An Overview in Brevard County Dependency Court is not a place anyone wants to be, so how do families and people end up there? Dependency cases are brought to the Brevard County Circuit Court because there are allegations of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment of a child. These cases fall under Florida …
