Family Law
Family Lawyers in Doral, FL
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At Ulloa Law, LLC, we are dedicated to providing clients with the highest level of legal representation for family law matters in Florida. Our knowledgeable and experienced team of attorneys is committed to helping our clients protect their interests and their families. From divorce proceedings and child custody disputes to spousal support agreements and prenuptial arrangements, we are here to ensure your rights are protected and you receive the fair treatment you deserve.
To discuss your case with a Doral family lawyer, call (305) 783-3097 or complete our online contact form today. Se habla Español.
Why Choose Our Family Law Attorneys?
At Ulloa Law, LLC, our team is made up of highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in family law, providing a high-quality and personalized service to clients in the Miami area and all of Florida. With more than two decades of collective experience, our Doral family lawyers are committed to helping families resolve their legal issues.
We understand that clients are coming to our firm during one of the most difficult times of their lives, which is why we are committed to being there for you throughout the entire legal process. We are also committed to handling each case with utmost care and empathy – something not all firms can guarantee.
Types of Family Law Cases
Family law matters encompass a wide range of legal issues related to the family unit. These issues may include:
- Adoption. This legal process occurs Adoption is the legal process by which an adult becomes the parent of another person who is not biologically related to them. In the case of girls and boys under eighteen (18) years of age, the State must define their situation with the special purpose of guaranteeing them, when they are in a state of adoptability, their right to develop in an appropriate family environment. In Honduras, adoption requires 2 processes:
- The Administrative process, which is known by the Directorate of Children, Adolescents and Family (DINAF – la Dirección De Niñez, Adolescencia y Familia).
- Judicial Process, which is known by the Family Court of First Instance. In both, all the requirements established in the Special Adoption Law and its Regulations must be met.
- Annulment. An annulment is a legal procedure that voids a marriage, making it as if it never existed. In Honduras, a marriage can be voided in 4 ways:
- When it is contracted by those who lack the legal capacity to do so.
- An annulment may be granted if one or both parties were under the age of 18 at the time of the marriage.
- When it is contracted through an error in the person, coercion or intimidation that vitiates the marriage consent and,
- Due to absolute impotence that prevents the marital relationship. if either party was already married to another person or if either party was mentally incapacitated at the time of the marriage.
- Child custody/visitation. Custody refers to which parent has legal authority over decisions regarding their child or children’s upbringing. In Honduras, custody and care can be granted through an agreement between both parents or through judicial proceedings in which a judge will make a determination based on what he/she believes is best for the child or children involved.
- Child support. Child support is money paid by one parent to another in order to help support their child or children financially. In Honduras, food is understood to be everything that is essential for the integral development of a person, such as sustenance, housing, clothing, medical assistance, comprehensive training, and education. Alimony or child support payments are determined based on each parent’s income and other factors, such as health insurance costs and day care expenses.
- Dissolution of marriage. Divorce or dissolution is the legal process of ending a marriage. In Honduras, the Dissolution of marriage occurs for the following reasons:
- Due to the death of one (1) of the Spouses.
- Due to the Presumption of death of one (1) of the spouses, declared in accordance with the law.
- By declaration of nullity of the marriage; and
- By final sentence that declares the Divorce.
- The Divorce process requires filing a petition before the Family Court, to dissolve the marriage bond that produces effects indicated in the Family Code, and obtain a final ruling from a judge.
- Guardianship. This family law matter refers to a legal process where an adult is appointed to care for the physical and/or financial well-being of another person who is either unable or unfit to do so themselves.
- Marital agreements. Marital agreements are legal documents that set out the terms and conditions of a couple’s relationship. These agreements can include prenuptial agreements, post-marital agreements, and marital settlement agreements.
- Mediation. This alternative dispute resolution is a process where a neutral third party helps two parties work out their differences and reach an agreement.
- Name changes. A name change is a legal process that allows an individual to change their name for any reason. In Florida, individuals must file a petition with the court and appear before a judge to obtain approval for their name change.
- Parental rights. Parental rights are the legal rights and responsibilities that parents have regarding their child or children. These rights can include the right to make decisions regarding a child’s upbringing and education, as well as financial support for the child.
- Paternity. Paternity is the legal determination of who a child’s biological father is. In Honduras, paternity can be established through an agreement between both parents or through judicial proceedings in which a judge will make a determination based on genetic and other evidence.
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Can I Get Divorced in Florida If Moved Here from Abroad?
If you have recently moved to Florida from another country, you may be wondering if you can get divorced in the state. The answer is yes.
Legally, if one of the spouses ceases to reside in Honduras, to live in another country, they can perfectly divorce, through a legal representative (lawyer) residing in Honduras, through a general power of attorney for lawsuits duly legalized by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Honduras.
Backed by a strong reputation and expertise, we’re among Honduras’ largest law firms. Our Doral family law attorneys are devoted to aiding Hondurans and locals in navigating their cases with success.
What Is a Petition to Register Foreign Judgement in Florida?
If you or your former spouse/co-parent have relocated to the state of Florida, then you may be able to seek enforcement or modification of a Final Judgment from another country through domestication with the courts. Under Florida law, divorce or paternity judgments issued by other states and countries are considered “foreign” judgments, and to be recognized and enforced by the state, they must first be domesticated. In Honduras, judgments issued by foreign courts can be registered, as long as the requirements established by law are met. In Honduras, this approval procedure is known as pareatis, auto de pareatis or exequatur. Exequatur means to execute, different from the other conception that we have; the authorization given by the State to practice as a notary.
The Code of Private International Law or Code of Bustamante (La Habana (1928)), refers in the tenth title, to the execution of sentences handed down by foreign courts (articles 423 to 433). Any civil or contentious-administrative sentence handed down in one of the contracting states (America), will have force and may be executed in the others. In addition, the translation of the documents by an official interpreter of the state in which it is to be executed is required.
The Code of Common Procedures has also required the legalization of documents. There is something interesting that Bustamante includes, and that is that the execution of the sentences handed down by arbitrators or friendly compositors can be requested. (Article 432). Another interesting issue that Bustamante includes is criminal matters: “No contracting state will execute the sentences handed down in one of the others in criminal matters, in terms of sanctions of that order that they impose.” (Article 436), although said sentences can be executed with regard to civil liability. (Article 437).
The request for Auto Pariatis is presented before the General Secretary of the Supreme Court of Justice of Honduras, to proceed with the validation of the documents, and then they are sent to the Court that by Jurisdiction is responsible for Registering or Executing a sentence issued abroad. Once filed, all parties involved in the original judgment must be notified. Once this is complete, a hearing will be held to determine if the foreign judgment should be registered and enforced in Honduras.
If registration is granted, then the foreign judgment becomes enforceable as if it were issued by a court in Honduras. This means that creditors can take steps such as garnishing wages or levying bank accounts to collect on their debt. It also protects against any attempts to discharge or modify the original judgment without permission from both parties involved.
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