Darren Hatcher, Author at Rice Law Firm

Parenting Plans & the Right of First Refusal

April 10, 2023

Parenting and time sharing agreements often encompass an array of topics which may arise when navigating the world of co parenting Often the topics which come to mind first are time sharing child support and parental responsibility However some of the less common issues can prove just as important when preempting disagreements and issues between the parties

By Darren Hatcher

Retroactive Child Support

March 10, 2023

Florida Statute 61 30 dictates the terms and requirements surrounding retroactive child support Retroactive or otherwise known as back owed child support can be ordered relative to a certain period of time

By Darren Hatcher

Attorney’s Fees

February 15, 2023

Often attorneys are asked Is the Court able to make them pay my attorney s fees Clients are often concerned whether or not the opposing side will be made to pay attorney s fees or whether they will be made to do so for the other side

By Darren Hatcher

Parental Responsibility: Shared, Ultimate, or Sole?

January 10, 2023

Chapter 61 of Florida Statutes covers an array of topics that surround parenting issues to include parental decision making for minor children Every family and every case has a different set of circumstances but the consistent factor throughout the court s consideration in a parenting plan is the best interests of the children When it comes to parental responsibility the best interests of the child vary from case to case

By Darren Hatcher

Disestablishment of Paternity in Florida

December 6, 2022

Chapter 742 18 of Florida Statutes specifies the requirements for seeking a disestablishment of paternity or a termination of a child support obligation in circumstances wherein the male is not the biological father of the child

By Darren Hatcher

Temporary Custody by Extended Family Member: What You Need to Know About Chapter 751

October 31, 2022

Chapter 751 of Florida Statutes dictates the requirements for legal and temporary custody of a minor child by an extended family member As reflected in Chapter 751 many minor children live with and are cared for by members of their extended families However what happens when that family member needs to take extended care of a minor child

By Darren Hatcher

Part 2: Child Support: Other Factors to Consider

May 13, 2022

After utilizing the statutory guidelines to calculate an amount of child support there are several other factors that the court may consider before ordering a final amount Every case is different and it is important to have an informed litigator to help you determine which additional factors may be relevant to your case when determining child support

By Darren Hatcher

Part 1: Child Support: How is it calculated?

April 26, 2022

Child support is often one of the most integral portions of a dissolution or paternity matter The court is able to determine and order both temporary and permanent child support As a result it is important to know what is considered in determining child support and how to navigate your case accordingly

By Darren Hatcher

Injunctions What’s Next?

March 22, 2022

An Injunction was Denied Issued What Can I Do Next When a Judgment for an Injunction A K A ldquo restraining order rdquo is issued against you or denied unfavorably there can be many legal and personal pitfalls that follow As the Petitioner these can include safety concerns such as continued harassment violence or other negative behavior As the Respondent hellip

By Darren Hatcher

2022 Alimony Reform: Proposed Changes to Watch

February 21, 2022

Florida legislators are again proposing significant reforms to Florida rsquo s alimony law There is a new bill pending in the Florida legislature Senate Bill 1796 2022 which seeks to reform laws related to alimony and bifurcation of issues in a dissolution of marriage proceeding As of January 26 2022 it is still under review in the hellip

By Darren Hatcher

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