Monthly Archives: November 2020
Can You Separate Commingled Assets in a Divorce?
During a Florida divorce, all property is identified as either separate, marital, or commingled prior to the division of property. Separate assets are retained by their original owner while marital assets are split equitably between spouses. However, there can be questions regarding the division of commingled assets, and many clients want to know whether… Read More »
What is a DNA Paternity Test?
DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the genetic material that you inherit from your parents. A DNA paternity test is one way to establish the legal father of a child through the Florida courts if one parent does not consent to a voluntary acknowledgement of paternity. If you would like to learn more about DNA… Read More »
Why Collaborative Divorce is a Good Option for Divorcing Parents
Growing quickly in popularity, collaborative divorce is an alternative dispute resolution method for divorcing couples who do not wish to have their case litigated in court. This method of divorce is particularly helpful in cases where parents are divorcing with one or more minor children involved. At the law office of Blair H. Chan,… Read More »
What Does It Mean to be in Arrears?
As part of every paternity case or divorce involving children, the court will order one parent to pay child support to the other in order to cover the child’s living expenses. If the parent paying child support misses payments, cannot pay, or refuses to pay support it is called being in arrears. Florida law… Read More »
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