Marquez-Kelly Law

Separation  is causing serious stress to families across Florida, especially since parties involved have to settle child relocation issues. It is a burden to the couple and most especially the children. Studies show that Florida is one of the most stressed states in the United States of America since it is the highest when it comes to divorce rate. And the citizens of Florida have all the reason to be stressed when it comes to settling child custody disputes. How do you settle child relocation or change of domicile? There are a lot of things to consider under Florida law when it comes to requesting child change of domicile. The first thing that you have to do  is to contact a child relocation lawyer for advise and possible representation. In most  divorces  concerning children below the age of majority , a temporary order for guardianship, period of supervision, and child support is present and entered into during the time the custody case is filed. From t...

Before the United States legalized same sex marriage nationwide in a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June 2015, Florida had already recognized it since January 6th of the same year. While Florida courts had seen same sex couples lining up to get wed that very same day, judges also had to prepare for cases of same sex divorce . In Florida, a six-month residency for either of the parties is required before filing a divorce case. The filing spouse, or the spouse requesting for the divorce, must file the case in the place either he/she or his/her partner resides . The same sex couple has to prove that the marriage is irretrievable or broken beyond repair , or that one spouse is mentally incapacitated . Dissolution of marriage may be granted if the parties have no children and the other party does not challenge the divorce. If there are kids involved and the petition is challenged by the other party, another course of action will be pursued by the presiding judge as indicated b...

A minor guardianship is essential if the parents are incapacitated, deceased or when the minor inherits a property or money amounting greater than $15,000. Also, in some instance when the parent is not capable to provide a safe home and basic needs because of bad habits and abuse of alcohol or drugs. Minor guardianship is needed in order to save the minor from this unfortunate situation and to protect the best interest of the minor . The court plays an important role in determining what is best for the child’s well-being. Guardianship is confusing and many aspects must be met to win the claim. Seeking legal advice from a lawyer is necessary to contemplate your intention to be the guardian. It will be costly and the petitioner must be wholeheartedly ready in terms of their financial and moral state for the upcoming duties and responsibilities as the legal guardian of a minor. Comfortable surroundings, healthy lifest...