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FAQs – Milmed Law P.A
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At Sandi D. Milmed Law, we are committed to providing exceptional legal services and empowering our clients with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions and we understand that navigating the legal landscape can be complex and overwhelming.

That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive resource to provide you with answers to some of the most common questions we receive from our clients regarding family legal matters concerning paternity, custody, child support, and divorce.

We update our FAQs regularly to ensure that you have access to the most up-to-date information. Please keep in mind that while these resources are intended to be informative, they do not constitute legal advice. Every legal situation is unique, and we encourage you to reach out to our team for personalized assistance and guidance. 

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Paternity,
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What does it mean to establish paternity?
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Can either parent establish paternity through a court in Florida?
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How can unmarried parents establish paternity in Florida?
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Can I collect child support for the past 5 years?
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Can my ex-spouse make me pay for our child's college education?
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Is mediation the best approach to solving disagreements about child custody timesharing?
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What determines how much child support I have to pay in Florida?
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What is a visitation exchange?
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I am a non-custodial parent but my child lives with me now, can I change the child support order?
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How does spousal support affect the calculation of child support in Florida?
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Does joint custody timesharing affect child support in Florida?
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Does a court have to decide our visitation schedule or can the other parent and I make the schedule?
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Can I lower my child support payments in Florida if I spend more time with my kids?
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Can I get visitation or custody timesharing if I was not married or on the birth certificate?
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Do juries handle child custody/timesharing cases in Florida?
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I am a Single Parent and My Child's Other Parent Has Been Minimally Involved Financially. Can I Collect Child Support for the Past Five Years?
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Divorce/
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What are grounds for divorce in Florida?
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How does collaborative divorce work in Florida?
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Can a prenuptial/postnuptial agreement decide future child support?
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In my Florida divorce case, what is the difference between court-ordered and private mediation?
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Is there a right to a jury trial in divorce in Florida?
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Can spousal support/alimony be modified or terminated in Florida?
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Can I go back to my maiden name after my divorce in Florida?
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Can an out of state divorce be enforced in Florida?
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Is my spouse entitled to a portion of my business in Florida?
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Who pays taxes on spousal support in Florida the payer spouse or the payee spouse?
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The law is constantly changing and evolving. Some of this information could be out-of-date. Please consult with an attorney for the most up-to-date information.

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How Much Is It?

PLEASE NOTE:
A deposit is required to book a mediation or 1-hour consultation appointment.

All deposits paid at the time of booking are deducted from the total invoice billed to the client after the appointment.

View the toggle menu for detailed pricing and deposit information for both our 1-hour consultations and mediation services below.

Consultation Fees

Consultation Fees

The regular hourly rate for Consultation is $300 but the first 30 minutes are FREE!*

Consultations are *FREE for the first 30-min and $300/hour after.

Deposit Information

  • Consultations are *FREE for the first 30-min and $300/hour after.
  • The deposit to book is only $75 for all consultations.
  • If needing to cancel or reschedule, clients must give at least 24 hours notice.
  • The deposit is nonrefundable if the client does not give more than 24 hours notice.
  • The deposit is 100% refundable if the consultation is under 30 min.
Mediation Fees

Mediation Fees

The regular hourly rate for Mediation is $250 for the first two hours and then $250/hour thereafter with a 2-hour minimum. This rate shall apply to the mediator’s time involved in preparation, conferences, writing memoranda, consulting with attorneys, responding to requests for release of information or any other time including travel spent on our behalf.

For families of modest means, Sandi offers reduced rates equivalent to Hillsborough County Mediation and Diversion Services based on verified combined family income as stated below:

  • $120 for the first two hours then $120/hr. for combined incomes less than $50,000 per year.
  • $200 for the first two hours then $200/hr. for combined incomes between $50,000-$100,000 per year.
  • Reduced rates for families with combined income greater than $100,000 per year and/or significant assets will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

Deposit Information

  • The deposit to book is only $120 for all mediations.
  • If needing to cancel or reschedule, clients must give at least 24 hours notice.
  • The deposit is nonrefundable if the client does not give more than 24 hours notice.
  • The deposit is applied and deducted from the total invoice for the mediation appointment after determining income eligibility for the reduced rates.

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