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Florida Family Law Rule 12.285 requires all parties involved in Florida divorce, paternity, modification and child support cases to comply with Mandatory Disclosure. Mandatory Disclosure can be an overwhelming process but is a huge part of the discovery process of a case. Petitioners have 45 days from the date the Respondent is served to provide the …

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The Role a Guardian ad Litem in Broward County A Guardian ad Litem (GAL)is appointed by the court to protect the rights and advocate the best interests of a child involved in a court proceeding. The Guardian ad Litem makes independent recommendations to the court by focusing on the needs of each child. A Guardian …

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Child support in Florida is calculated using several factors and, in many cases, unemployment does not automatically mean that a parent gets a free pass from their child support obligations. Child Support Guidelines not only calculate the monthly child support obligation but dictate the overall share of support for each parent. Pay check stubs, medical …

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If you are a federal employee and are paying child support, then this is for you!  Do you know that you are still responsible for supporting your child(ren) regardless of the fact that you are not receiving a paycheck, child support garnishments are not available or you are not able to self-pay since you have no income? The …

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Changes to the United States Immigration system seems to be all the frenzy among news outlets nationwide. it is clear that implementing these changes to Immigration laws in this country has been placed on our government’s forefront. The changes to the immigration system can make the process of becoming a citizen confusing and frustrating for anyone. …

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This is a common question we are asked almost on a weekly basis. The quickest answer is that the financial situation for each family or individual is different. Even the smallest difference can be a game changer. Calculating child support can be complex and encompasses various factors including income, specific deductions, expenses and the number of overnights …

Why Am I Paying More in Child Support Than My Brother Who Earns a Similar Salary? Read More »

Since 2015, Ms. Harris has assisted Legal Aid clients facing a variety of family law issues and has been a key contributor to the Mission United Veterans Pro Bono Project.

It is safe to say that we have experienced the most emotional and intense few weeks of our lifetime. The impact of the coronavirus has affected individuals, families, and companies in South Florida, the United States, and throughout the world. We offer our sincerest appreciation to our clients who are first responders, healthcare workers, essential …

COVID-19 Update from Akilah Harris, PLLC (4/2/20) Read More »

Have you ever wondered who will make decisions about your healthcare if you are unable to do so?  A healthcare surrogate is a person that you authorize with a Designation of Health Care Surrogate form who will make medical decisions for you when you are unable to make these decisions on your own. Any legally …

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The most recent child support statistics come from the “Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support” report done in 2015. This report states that in 2015, 33.7 billion dollars was owed with only 60% of those funds received by custodial mothers and fathers. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought financial strain on millions of Americans …

Paying Child Support and Executing Time-Sharing During the Covid-19 Pandemic Read More »