Do I need a lawyer for a divorce case in Florida?  Yes, you should have a lawyer for any kind of legal matter that you are facing. 

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Does the Hatcher Law Firm handle military divorces?  Yes, Mr. Hatcher has extensive experience in representing members of the military.  ​

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What are the child custody laws in Bay County Florida?  Florida Statute 61.13 outlines the custody laws in Florida.  Florida now starts with the presumption that equal time-sharing is in a child's best interests.  You can overcome that presumption under some statutory provisions.  Call The Hatcher Law Firm where Mr. Hatcher can use his twenty years' experience to discuss your custody case.  

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Who gets the house in a Florida divorce?  The Florida Courts use equitable distribution to distribute marital property in Florida.  Generally, the court will divide the equity in a piece of marital real property between the parties.  ​

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How do I modify a custody agreement in Bay County FL?  A custody judgment is always modifiable if certain conditions are met.  The party seeking a modification must show there has been a substantial change in circumstances and based on the change, it is in the child's best interest to modify the agreement.  

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How is child support calculated in Panama City?  In Florida, child support is calculated based on each parent's income and the amount of overnights each parent exercises.