Ocala Divorce & Family Law

According to Florida divorce laws there are two main grounds for filing for divorce. Either the marriage is irretrievably broken, or there is proof of mental incapacity for one of the parties. However, like with other states, divorce laws in Florida are subject to change so if you are thinking about filing for divorce you should ascertain that you first have accurate, up to date information before embarking on the process.

Ocala Child Custody, Child Support & Visitation Rights

Child custody is the term that is used to describe the legal and practical relationship between a parent and child. It is the legal term which means that particular parent is able to make decisions for the child and it is the parent’s duty to care for the child.

Child support is an ongoing obligation for a payment made directly or indirectly by a non-custodial parent for the care and support of a child/children of a relationship or marriage that has broken down.

The visitation rights are a subject of much controversy, and in cases where the divorced spouses have geographically moved apart or one parent has succumbed to alcoholism, drug addiction, or crime, visitation rights, though in-tact on the legal document, become an issue of much debate very often leading to further legal proceedings against one non-cooperative parent.

Ocala Alimony & Spousal Support

Alimony (also known as spousal support) is a tool that the court can use to make sure each spouse is treated fairly upon divorce. Florida family law recognizes different types of alimony: including permanent periodic, lump sum, rehabilitative, and bridge-the-gap. The court can also award temporary alimony during the duration of a divorce case. A person may receive more than one type of alimony, depending on the individual facts and circumstances of the marriage.