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Orlando Lawyer Discusses Father’s Rights

December 2nd, 2011

The marital status of parents has an important impact on the rights of the parents to their children. If the parents are married to each other, there is a presumption that they have equal rights to a child born of their marriage.

If the mother is not married to the father, the laws of Florida presume that the mother is the natural guardian of the child, and the father is not. A father, even if listed on the birth certificate, has no legal say as to time sharing or parenting of his child.

Florida law no longer uses the word “custody” when discussing parents rights, in both divorce and paternity cases. The proper legal term is “time sharing”. A time sharing agreement, which is part of a “parenting plan” is essential in cases where the mother and father are not married. Without a court ordered parenting plan, a father has no legal rights to his child.

The good news for fathers is that the law presumes that fathers should have shared parenting rights for their children in most cases. However, a parenting plan, and court order approving that parenting plan, must be obtained before these rights can be enforced.

My next post will discuss the difference between a paternity order, and a parenting plan.

Insurance and Child support

October 28th, 2011

Orlando Divorce Attorney discusses insurance and child support. I am often asked how health insurance affects child support. Health insurance is entered in two different places in the child support calculation. Florida law requires that the insurance costs for the parents be deducted from their net income. The cost of the children’s health insurance is added to the child support obligations. Child support cannot be accurately calculated without knowing the costs of insurance to the parent alone, and for the child alone. Child support calculations are complicated and the help of an experienced attorney is essential in ensuring their accuracy.

Orlando Sanders and Sanders Attorney on Real Estate Law

September 11th, 2011

Several new laws are being debated in effort to help the Florida real estate market. We address the pressing needs of our clients and pride ourselves on providing quality counsel and representation.

Whether you are facing a simple residential foreclosure or complex litigation we can help your legal matters.
With our experience and resources we can provide informed guidance in a wide range of legal issues. Whether you are a buyer, seller, borrower who is refinancing, a landlord or tenant, you need a lawyer who will make the legal aspects of the transaction easy to understand. We will explain your situation clearly and concisely so that you are aware of all your options.

Having an attorney handle your real estate needs can protect your financial interest and provide peace of mind. At the law offices of Sanders and Sanders we take the time to understand your best interest. Contact us for a free case review. Read more

Orlando Attorney discusses emotional impact of divorce

September 2nd, 2011

Divorce is stressful and traumatic for everyone it touches.  At Sanders and Sanders we understand  the emotional impact of families in crisis, and are committed to helping you bring clarity to the often choatic and complicated circumstances.  We help you understand the differences between uncontested divorce,  a more complex divorce and custody litigation issues.

Marriage on the Rocks?

Marriage partners often do not know their legal rights and obligations.  Statutary requirements and court rules must be strictly followed.  With our extensive knowledge of the divorce laws in Florida, Sanders and Sanders can analyze your unique situation and protect your best interest. 

We have the experience to address the many complex Family law issues such as alimony, spousal support and child support.

We look forward to representing you and giving you the support, attention and consideration you need to resolve the most important issues that affect your life for both now and in the future.

Mortgage Modifications Successful in Orlando, Florida

August 26th, 2011

Tristan Sanders recently attended the U.S. Trustee’s Chapter 13 Mortgage Modification Workshop. Orlando’s Bankruptcy court is the only court in the county that has established a mortgage modification mediation program through the bankruptcy court. This program is achieving a seventy percent success rate for qualifying mortgage modifications. The national rate for mortgage modification is only four percent. This program offers home owners a real opportunity to successfully modify their mortgages and make their payments affordable.

Orlando Divorce Attorney Blog: Orlando’s Legal Elite

August 5th, 2011

Tristan Sanders has been named as one of Orlando’s Legal Elite. Each year, Florida Trend Magazine polls Florida attorneys and asks them to name attorneys “whom they hold in the highest regard or would recommend to others”. The Legal Elite is made up of 2% of practicing attorneys in Florida. Mr. Sanders has been recognized by his peers as elite in the area of family law.

Silvia Sanders was previously named to the Legal Elite in the area of personal injury.

The attorneys of Sanders & Sanders thank their colleagues for their votes of confidence in nominating them for this honor.

Orlando Divorce Attorney Blog: Child Support Guidelines Change!

December 11th, 2010

The way that child support is calculated will change substantially on January 1, 2011. Parents who spend at least seventy three overnights per year with their child, may be entitled to a credit in their child support calculations that recognizes the time they spend with their children.

Depending on the respective income of the parties, time spent with children may significantly impact the amount of child support to be paid. These calculations have become even more complicated with the new law.