If you’re getting divorced, child custody is probably one of the most pressing topics on your mind – especially if you have young children. Infants and toddlers require special consideration during a difficult time like divorce. It can be challenging to find an arrangement that works for the entire family. Above all else, though, the […]
I’ve Just Been Served Divorce Papers – What Now?
Being served divorce papers is not something anyone wants to experience. Unfortunately, it happens to about 787,251 couples each year. If you’ve recently received divorce papers, hopefully you had an inkling your marriage was on the rocks. While getting divorce papers is never easy, it’s less painful if it’s not a complete shock. No matter what your circumstances may be, getting divorced is […]
How is Child Support Determined in Florida?
As you navigate separation and divorce, understanding child support is critical. If you’re getting divorced in Pensacola or the surrounding areas, the state will calculate your child support obligation according to the parameters set forth by established child support laws. These same laws also serve as the baseline for child support modification action down the […]
Your Child’s Birth Certificate & Paternity
When a child is born, it has two biological parents. Regardless of the legal status of those parents – whether they’re married or not – birth certificates have spaces for both a mother and a father’s name. While the mother’s name is placed automatically on a baby’s birth certificate, the father’s name may not be, […]
Pensacola Divorce Lawyer Mary G. McDaniel Now Offering Collaborative Law Divorce Representation for a Faster and Less Contentious Divorce
Pensacola, FL. – Pensacola Divorce Lawyer Mary G. McDaniel recently announced that she has added Collaborative Divorce to her existing Family Law Practice in Pensacola, FL. Collaborative law is growing rapidly in popularity across the country in response to the high financial and emotional cost of traditional divorce litigation. The concept of Collaborative Divorce aligns […]