Monthly Archives: April 2026
How Do Florida Courts Determine Paternity?
There are many different reasons that a person may want — or need — to establish paternity in Florida. A paternity determination can be essential for obtaining child support, for custody and time-sharing purposes, and for a child who wants to have certainty and information about their paternity and heritage for various reasons. How… Read More »
Can a Florida Judge Force a Parent to Sell Their Homestead Residence to Pay Child Support?
One of the most important principles of Florida law is the homestead exemption. Florida’s constitution protects a person’s primary residence (homestead) from forced sale to satisfy a creditor’s claims. In other words, if someone sues you and obtains a money judgment, they cannot make you sell your homestead residence to pay for that judgment…. Read More »
How Can a Florida Divorce Affect Your Military Pension?
Many Port St. Lucie residents are current or retired members of a branch of the United States armed forces. These servicemembers are often entitled to receive deferred compensation during their retirement in the form of a military pension. Under both federal and Florida state law, these military pensions can be subject to equitable distribution… Read More »
