In Florida, domestic violence is broadly defined as any criminal offense that results in an injury or death between two people who are relatives, family members, or who share the same household. Domestic violence can include assault, battery, sexual battery, stalking, kidnapping, or false imprisonment, as defined in FL Statute 741.28(2). Domestic violence charges carry …
As a “no-fault” divorce state, there are only a few requirements to file for divorce in Florida. One party must have resided in Florida for at least six months before filing the official Petition for the Dissolution of Marriage. The petition needs to be filed in the county where the couple last resided, as long …
Paternity legally identifies the father of a child. Establishing paternity could be beneficial in several situations, such as when a child is born out of wedlock. In those cases, the mother is the child’s legal guardian, and paternity must be determined voluntarily or through a court order. Establishing paternity can be done between the child’s …
