Paternity

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paternity issues can be difficult and stressful. Christine Leonard has the knowledge and experience to help you establish or contest paternity effectively. In Florida paternity is established during marriage, as a child born during marriage is presumed to be the child of the husband, or through the court system…

Alimony / Spousal support

Alimony or Spousal Support is support from one spouse to the other in the form of money paid during and/or after divorce. While spouses are free to negotiate their own alimony payments, alimony is not automatic. Most couples will go through the court system where a judge will decide…

Child Support

Florida requires that both parents support any minor children to the best of their financial abilities. Neither party can waive the child support obligation, as it belongs to the child.…

Custody Disputes

The process of divorce or a custody battle can cause major disruptions in the quality of life for all family members, but especially the children. Issues related to child custody and timesharing are some of the most emotionally charged throughout the entire divorce process. Whether you are facing a battle…