Family Law Attorney in Jacksonville, FL

Forefront Law recognizes that situations involving family law can be emotionally and personally challenging. Many times, individuals are not given the personal attention they require to resolve an issue without feeling as though they are just another number. Attorney Forefront Law is understanding and compassionate, her belief is in creating situations that promote peace and cooperation. While she seeks to create mutually beneficial solutions for all parties, she is also an assertive advocate for her clients. She works hard to make you feel confident and comfortable during this difficult time and will treat you with the dignity and the respect you deserve.

Her belief is that there needs to be open communication between all parties involved, especially the lawyer and client and by working together to look at all sides of your case and consider every possible solution. She will do everything she can to get you exactly what you are entitled to under the law.

Services Offered:
Child support and modification: Florida statute states “Each parent has a fundamental obligation to support his or her minor or legally dependent child.” When determining which parent will pay child support, the court will look at the net income for each parent, added together for a combined net income then a statutory guidelines schedule is applied to the combined net income to determine the minimum child support needed. When deciding on payments, courts typically consider all sources of income even if it is not taxed or reported under state and federal law. Some of these sources include:

  • Wages
  • Tips, bonuses, and commissions
  • Interest and dividends
  • Unemployment compensation and disability benefits
  • Social Security benefits and pensions

Child custody: Discussing and reaching a resolution on custody of one or more minor children is one of the most emotionally challenging aspects of a divorce. If parents cannot come to an agreement on their own, meditation or counseling may be required. The best interest of the child is the primary consideration when determining parental responsibility. The court will evaluate a number of factors to determine what is in the best interest of the child.

Relocation: There are many reasons why a parent may wish to relocate, such as a better job opportunity or to be closer to other family members. Because of this, it is not uncommon for a parent to take legal action to relocate a child or children away from the other parent. Florida law requires either an agreement between the parents for relocation filed with the court or if unable to a reach an agreement then a petition must be filed with the court. The non-relocating parent then has the opportunity to contest the relocation. What constitutes relocation is a change of location that must be at least 50 miles from that residence, and for at least 60 consecutive days not including a temporary absence from the principal residence for purposes of vacation, education, or the provision of health care for the child.
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