Jacksonville Family Law Attorney
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to get a divorce?
There are very cheap options for divorce. The most affordable type of a divorce is when the two parties have the division of property, custody and any other matter involved with the divorce agreed in advance. When this is the case, the divorce can be very cheap and easy to do. It is still advised that you use a Jacksonville family law attorney for all the filings, as they must be correct and it is more difficult to “fix” it later than do it right the first time. A very complex divorce with lots of property and assets involved may take more time, and will in that case, cost more. When the Jacksonville family law attorney is focused on getting resolution as quickly as possible, it is an advantage in your divorce case, as it will not drag on unnecessarily.
I want sole custody of my children. Can this be achieved?
Children have many protections under Florida law. Generally, it is set up so that the child will have the benefit of both parents. However, under certain circumstances the child’s best interests may be served by having only one custodial parent. With a thorough review of your situation I can advise you how to proceed in your custody case. There are definitely cases where only one parent has custody of the child, particularly in cases where child abuse is involved.
How can I find out how much child support I should get?
When child support matters are determined, a standard formula is used to determine how much could be expected in child support payments. Contact the Law Office of Wesley H. Owens and I will be interested in helping you work out your child support issues as quickly as possible. As these issues are very individual in each case, how much child support you can ask for can be determined quickly with information from you.
I owned property before I was married. Will I lose this in my divorce?
Each case is different, but generally, the property owned by the individual prior to the marriage is not included when property is split. However, certain circumstances can change this determination. With a thorough review of your situation, I can advise you as to what property will remain yours solely. I will fight for a fair split of property.
Can I change the amount of alimony I am being paid?
There are cases in which the amount can be changed when the person responsible for paying alimony has changed circumstances. For example, if they lost one job and their new job pays much less. It is advised that you contact the Law Office of Wesley H. Owens and speak to a family law attorney to move forward on your request to change the amount of alimony being paid.
What can family law attorney Wesley H. Owens help me with?
The Law Office of Wesley H. Owens can assist you with any of the following types of family law matters including:
Contact Jacksonville Family Law Attorney Wesley H. Owens for any family law matter in Jacksonville.