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PROS: Certainty: Judges are not particularly predictable. If you do not negotiate, ultimately you will only have a day or two in front of the judge for a Final Trial. That limited amount of time is ...

PROS: Certainty: Judges are not particularly predictable. If you do not negotiate, ultimately you will only have a day or two in front of the judge for a Final Trial. That limited amount of time is ...

The first thing you should do if your ex-spouse or significant other is not abiding by your court ordered parenting plan is to make written requests that they do. Pursue these actions/communications ...

Is Florida a 50/50 Custody State? Divorce is a stressful time, and even more so when young children are involved. You likely have questions about child custody, and how often you will be able to see ...

PROS: Certainty: Judges are not particularly predictable. If you do not negotiate, ultimately you will only have a day or two in front of the judge for a Final Trial. That limited amount of time is ...

Backdated Child Support When two parents divorce, the state of Florida holds both parties legally and individually responsible for financially supporting their children. The courts may require the ...

When you are ordered to receive child support, (known as an obligee) each month's missed payment becomes a form of a judgment or an arrearage. These unpaid amounts collect interest at the rates ...

There are two categories of divorce – contested and uncontested. A contested divorce occurs when the parties are unable to resolve the financial and child related issues and the decision making is ...

PROS: Certainty: Judges are not particularly predictable. If you do not negotiate, ultimately you will only have a day or two in front of the judge for a Final Trial. That limited amount of time is ...

Family First Legal Group One of the most common questions about divorce is, "What risk do I have in staying married?” or “What problems are on the horizon for me?” Some people think, “Well, if I just ...

There are two categories of divorce – contested and uncontested. A contested divorce occurs when the parties are unable to resolve the financial and child related issues and the decision making is ...

PROS: Certainty: Judges are not particularly predictable. If you do not negotiate, ultimately you will only have a day or two in front of the judge for a Final Trial. That limited amount of time is ...

There are two categories of divorce – contested and uncontested. A contested divorce occurs when the parties are unable to resolve the financial and child related issues and the decision making is ...

PROS: Certainty: Judges are not particularly predictable. If you do not negotiate, ultimately you will only have a day or two in front of the judge for a Final Trial. That limited amount of time is ...

If you have scheduled an appointment with Family First Legal Group to discuss your legal options and get more information about your potential case, it’s important that you have the right mindset ...

Family First Legal Group is pleased to announce that Alex Peterson was recognized by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA), earning him a place in their 2019 10 Best Family Law ...

The team at Family First Legal Group is proud to announce that Attorney Alex Peterson, our Principal Attorney in Naples, was selected by Super Lawyers as a 2020 Florida Rising Star. It is Attorney ...

Celebrating Three Years of Continued Growth Since 2017, our dedicated team of attorneys at Family First Legal Group has focused their efforts on delivering the utmost excellence in serving the ...

While the state-wide stay-at-home order has been lifted and today marks the first day in Phase Two, many families are still fearful to venture out or do group activities. Coming up with entertaining, ...

Our team at Family First Legal Group is ecstatic that we were one of the 59 businesses to have won the Family Friendly Business Award. For the past 19 years, this award has acknowledged local ...

Our team at Family First Legal Group has been dedicated to providing excellence in customer service resulting in many happy clients. In doing so, our commitment and focus has taken us on a fabulous ...

PROS: Certainty: Judges are not particularly predictable. If you do not negotiate, ultimately you will only have a day or two in front of the judge for a Final Trial. That limited amount of time is ...

“I need to change my parenting plan, it’s not working for me and my kids.” Is this something you often find yourself thinking? If so, you need to know a few things. First, the State of Florida permits ...

PROS: Certainty: Judges are not particularly predictable. If you do not negotiate, ultimately you will only have a day or two in front of the judge for a Final Trial. That limited amount of time is ...