Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Dahl Family Law Group Where Family Matters ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/blog/) - Dahl Family Law Blog - [Enforcement](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/enforcement/) - Is your former spouse not abiding by the existing court order regarding payment of spousal support or equitable distribution? Is the other parent not.. - [Visitation](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/visitation/) - Now referred to as a “timesharing schedule,” our firm can help you to create a visitation plan that works for you, while keeping the best interest of your.. - [Divorce](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/divorce/) - Our firm can assist with you any type of divorce. Whether you have been married 6 months or 30 years, have substantial assets or nothing to speak of, have.. - [Living Arrangements, Moving or Relocating](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/living-arrangements-moving-or-relocating/) - When parents separate it is important that both parents maintain contact with the children notwithstanding the age or sex of the children. After separation, if a parent wants to move and the move would materially interfere with the other parent’s contact and access to the children, there are a series of statutory factors that a - [Sometimes The Best Man For A Job Is A Woman](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/sometimes-the-best-man-for-a-job-is-a-woman/) - At Dahl Family Law Group we esteem men too. Most of us are married to them or are raising sons to become great men, husbands and fathers. So do not read this title and think I am bashing men. But sometimes a man should think before going into a divorce or family law matter (especially - [Martin Luther King Jr.. His great but not so famous quotes. Dream Big! Raise up great men and women.](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/martin-luther-king-jr-his-great-but-not-so-famous-quotes-dream-big-raise-up-great-men-and-women/) - Remember to Dream Big - [Raising Boys Amid Divorce](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/raising-boys-amid-divorce/) - Often in our profession, we see the effects that a divorce can cause on children. Divorce is painful, stressful, and emotional on us as adults, but the impact on the children can determine how they conduct themselves as adults. For our sons’ sakes particularly, some good advice is to not express feelings of negativity about - [Strategically Thinking About Divorce](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/strategically-thinking-about-divorce/) - I saw this great article and wished I wrote it. No one wants to get divorce but with so much of it around us, it is natural to wonder what if it happened to me? What should I do? Of course, we have a great checklist that you should ask us for or check out on - [Modification](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/modification/) - Is your current timesharing schedule not working for you and the child(ren)? Did your income change substantially and you need to modify your child and/or.. - [Valentine thoughts from a divorce lawyer](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/valentine-thoughts-from-a-divorce-lawyer/) - Have you ever looked at your ex and wondered why? Who knew algebra and romance go hand in hand! All kidding aside, Valentine’ s Day is - [Step-parent Adoption](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/step-parent-adoption/) - Are you married and want your current spouse to adopt your child(ren) from a previous relationship? Under certain circumstances, a court has the ability to .. - [Paying for Children Expenses](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/paying-for-children-expenses/) - Both parents have a duty to support their children. The duty is ordinarily enforced through an award of child support from one parent to the other. To calculate child support, the court will usually follow a process in the child support guidelines statute. The process requires the court to consider the gross earnings of each - [Appellate Court Humor - Adulterers Beware](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/appellate-court-humor-adulterers-beware/) - Appellate Court makes law that adulterers should expect scorn - [Alimony - here today, gone tomorrow???](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/alimony-here-today-gone-tomorrow/) - Alimony, Legislation, New alimony laws and divorce. - [Collaborative Law In The News](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/collaborative-law-in-the-news/) - What is collaborative law? Can it help your divorce case? - [Equal Rights](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/equal-rights/) - In most circumstances, a judge will Order a “shared parenting plan” for the minor children. This means that both parents have a right to have full information about their children, and to share in making major decisions for the children. Just because the children live primarily with the other parent does not give that parent - [2015 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Florida](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/2015-10-best-family-law-attorneys-in-florida/) - The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized J.J. Dahl, Esquire for her exceptional performance as a 2015 10 Best Family Law Attorney in Florida for Client Satisfaction. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys is a third-party attorney rating organization. The AIOFLA selects the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in each state annually. - [Two wrongs do not make a right.](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/two-wrongs-do-not-make-a-right/) - Together, as a family, both parents provide financially and emotionally for their children. So why is it that once separated, some parents fail to continue their financial and emotional support for their children? Regardless of emotions, both parents have a duty to continue to support their children. This is ordinarily enforced through an award of - [J.J. Dahl - A Fellow with the AAML](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/6016-2/) - Dahl Family Law Group is pleased to announce J.J. Dahl has become a Fellow with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The Academy is the Nation’s premier certification in family law. There are only 79 Fellows in the State of Florida. No other family law attorney in Lake County or the entire Fifth Judicial Circuit holds - [New Year Goals - Staying Motivated](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/new-year-goals-staying-motivated/) - What is the best way to stay motivated and energized every day? How do highly successful people maintain their motivation - and conquer their toughest goals? At this time of year, you may be asking similar questions. Perhaps you have reflected on the past year or maybe you are planning your 2017 resolutions and wondering, - [Tending to Money Issues Immediately, part 1](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/5666/) - TENDING TO MONEY ISSUES IMMEDIATELY, part 1 Once a separation seems inevitable you must turn your attention to money issues as quickly as possible. If you wait, you may fall victim of a variety to different problems. You may find that you are responsible for credit card debt that was incurred after you moved out, - [Practice Areas](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/practice-areas/) - Dahl Family Law Group handles all Family Law matters and legal issues. Alimony, Custody, Divorce, Modifications and other family law matters are handled by our experienced staff and attorneys to provide superior counsel for you. View our Practice Areas. - [Alimony](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/alimony/) - Florida law recognizes that, under certain circumstances, a person may be entitled to financial support from his/her former spouse following the parties’.. - [Dahl Family Law Group](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/dahl-family-law-group/) - Let's get together to talk about your Marital or Family Law matters and needs. Schedule a consultation with the first and only Board Certified Marital and.. - [Experienced Counsel](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/experienced-counsel/) - Experienced Counsel | Dahl Family Law Group - [Where Family Matters](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/where-family-matters/) - Our firm’s attorneys are well-versed in all facets of marital and family law, handling matters arising before, during, and after marriage, including.. - [Tracy Stephens | Family Law Attorney](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/tracy-stephens-family-law-attorney/) - Potential clients will find that Tracy is well versed in areas of divorce, parenting plans, child support, alimony, custody situations and a host of other.. - [Clermont Marital & Family Law](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/clermont-marital-family-law-office/) - It is our firm’s desire to serve you in all of your Family and Marital Law needs. Conveniently located in Clermont, FL - Dahl Family Law Group is nestled in.. - [Custody](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/custody/) - Our firm will work with you to establish a “custody” situation (now referred to as a “parenting plan”) that works best for you and your children. This plan.. - [Adoption](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/adoption/) - At Dahl Family Law Group, we recognize that “family” does not necessarily mean blood-related. Let our firm help your family grow through the joy of.. - [Child Support](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/child-support/) - Every child is entitled to financial support from both parents. And while child support in Florida is, in fact, based on a guideline formula, the calculation.. - [D.C.F.](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/d-c-f/) - Nobody wants the Department of Children and Families involved in their lives or the lives of their children, but sometimes it happens. Let Dahl Family Law .. - [Paternity](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/paternity/) - When a child is born to parents that are not married to each other, it creates a very unique set of legal circumstances for everybody involved. Our firm can.. - [J.J. Dahl Esq. B.C.S. | Family Law Attorney](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/j-j-dahl-esq-b-c-s-family-law-attorney/) - As Lake County’s first and only Board Certified Marital & Family Law Attorney. J.J. has a passion for Christ, her family, her clients and her community. Her.. - [Encouraging Our Clients | Family Law](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/encouraging-our-clients-family-law/) - Dahl Family Law Group - Encouraging clients through the family law process and fighting for their rights. J.J. Dahl Esq. B.C.S. - [Educating Our Clients | Family Law](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/educating-our-clients-family-law/) - Dahl Family Law Group's commitment to educating clients on legal matters and beyond for their family. J.J. Dahl Esq. B.C.S. - [Divorce Chapters With Happy Ending](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/divorce-chapters-with-happy-ending/) - Breakdowns into breakthroughs. Dahl Family Law Group lives up to their motto of 'Where Family Matters' by guiding clients through difficult chapters. - [What Is Board Certification?](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/what-is-board-certification/) - Board Certification labels J.J. Dahl an expert in Family Law. Here she discusses some of the requirements involved in becoming Board Certified by the Florida.. - [JJ Dahl Family Law Expert](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/jj-dahl-family-law-expert/) - J.J. Dahl Esq. B.C.S. is Board Certified by the state of Florida in Family Law. J.J. explains what it takes to be considered an expert in Family Law. - [Our Firm's Goals: Dahl Family Law Group](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/our-firms-goals-dahl-family-law-group/) - J.J. uses her exclusive Board Certification in Lake County Florida to make Dahl Family Law Group the go to marital and family law firm. From team commitment.. - [How Do You Value The Business In A Divorce](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/how-do-you-value-the-business-in-a-divorce/) - Dahl Family Law Group uses experts to value a business and better determine accurate valuation. Watch the video to hear J.J. Dahl Esq. B.C.S. explain.. - [How Does The Family Business Impact Your Case](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/how-does-the-family-business-impact-your-case/) - How a divorce impacts lifestyle changes relating to the Family Business. J.J. Dahl Esq. B.C.S. lists some financial assets to be aware of.. - [Attorney Fees](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/attorney-fees-3/) - I pride myself in ensuring the value of my work exceeds the cost - the whole Team does, it is one of our Firm’s values. We more than pay for our services. When asked to pay a retainer or an attorney bill in your family law matter, it might be hard to see that the - [Divorce Overview, part 1](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/5643/) - DIVORCE OVERVIEW (WITH CHILDREN), part 1 INTRODUCTION There are certain requirements that must be met in order to obtain a divorce. A document called the Final Judgment must be signed by a judge in order to finalize the divorce. In Florida, the legal term for a divorce is "dissolution of marriage." The cost and complexity - [Divorce Overview, part 2](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/divorce-overview-part-2/) - DIVORCE OVERVIEW (WITH CHILDREN), part 2 REGARDING CHILDREN Questions involving children are more complex and emotionally charged. Who will the children live with during the process of and after the divorce? Who will make the decisions about where they go to school, what activities they will participate in, whether they need braces (and who pays - [What Happens Next, Step 1](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/5653/) - WHAT HAPPENS NEXT: STEP 1: CASE PLAN Simple cases can be done in two months or less. More complicate cases can be six to eight months, with fiercely contested or complex cases taking a year or more. Once you have paid your retainer and returned your signed retainer agreement, the firm is officially retained and - [Selecting a Lawyer Specializing in Marital and Family Law](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/selecting-a-lawyer-specializing-in-marital-and-family-law/) - SELECTING A LAWYER SPECIALIZING IN MARITAL AND FAMILY LAW While there are many qualified lawyers in the area of marital and family law, only those who are board certified have taken the extraordinary steps to have their competence and experience evaluated. Board certification is the highest level of evaluation by the Florida Bar of the - [Tending to Money Issues Immediately, part 2](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/tending-to-money-issues-immediately-part-2/) - TENDING TO MONEY ISSUES IMMEDIATELY, part 2 Below are a few steps to follow to help protect your finances during your separation and divorce: Copy documentation about all of your assets – any investments, retirement plans, bonds, mutual funds, savings or money market accounts, etc. Make copies of all financial documents that show your true - [What Happens Next? Steps 6 and 7](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/what-happens-next-steps-6-and-7/) - STEP 6: PRETRIAL CONFERENCE After depositions, the case is usually prepared to announce a ready for trial notice, which is then sent to the court. The court has 30 to 60 days from filing of a “Notice Ready for Trial” to send a pretrial conference order and date. At that conference the actual trial date - [What Happens Next? Steps 4 and 5](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/what-happens-next-steps-4-and-5/) - Step 4: Mediation Mediation is required in all filed cases that do not have agreement on all terms. Mediation usually takes six to eight hours. When the mediation process occurs in your case you will receive more information from us outlining its particulars. STEP 5: DEPOSITIONS After mediation, the parties often conduct depositions. While it - [What Happens Next? Step 3](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/what-happens-next-step-3/) - When an uncontested matter becomes contested an additional retainer is required and the process called “discovery” begins. The Florida Rules governing these matters requires a lengthy list of financial documents to be provided by both sides. The law generally gives each side 30 or 45 days to provide these documents. It is common for people - [What Happens Next? Step 2](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/what-happens-next-step-2/) - WHAT HAPPENS NEXT: STEP 2: PROPOSALS OR PETITIONS Approximately ten business days from being retained in an uncontested matter we generate the first proposed settlement agreement. In contested matters we usually have the petition ready for your review. Sometimes a couple of drafts are necessary before anything is ready to be sent to an outside - [Divorce Overview, part 4](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/divorce-overview-part-4/) - DIVORCE OVERVIEW (WITH CHILDREN), part 4 ALIMONY Another factor that comes into play is alimony. Many of those who, at the time of marriage, did not want their spouse to work outside the home find themselves believing it to be unfair that they may have to pay spousal support (alimony). After all, if they are - [Divorce Overview, part 3](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/divorce-overview-part-3/) - DIVORCE OVERVIEW (WITH CHILDREN), part 3 REGARDING PETS Who gets the dog when you divorce? From the picture you know who it would be! (Just kidding, honey—I have no plans on a divorce.) But clients often ask who gets the pets. Under Florida family law, pets are no different than your pots and pan. Can - [Happy Holidays from the Team!](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/happy-holidays-from-the-team/) - The holidays are upon us and before we know it they’ll be gone again. It’s the time of year when we are supposed to stop and take a moment to give thanks for what we have, to share joy with others, and to celebrate the things that are most important to us. Unfortunately, we often - [Happy New Year](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/happy-new-year/) - Happy New Year from the Dahl Family Law Group! - [The more things change, the more they stay the same](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/the-more-things-change-the-more-they-stay-the-same/) - The changes… As the first quarter of 2012 comes to an end (my how time flies), we have a couple of fun announcements about your favorite attorneys… JJ has been nominated to the Board of Directors for Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. (CLSMF). CLSMF is a nonprofit law firm providing legal assistance to low-income ## Pages - [Home](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/) - Dahl Family Law - Family Law Attorney in Clermont, Florida | Divorce, Custody, Marital and Separation. Board Certified Lake County family law attorney. 30 years - [Testimonials](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/testimonials/) - Dahl Family Law Group, Family Law in Clermont, FL. reviews and testimonials from clients. Attorneys J.J. 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Accordingly, please do not send specific information about your case, other than the type of case you are inquiring about and the names of the parties - [Resources](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/resources/) - Resources Bar Associations American Bar Association – Section of Family Law Florida Bar Lake County Bar Association AAML Florida Courts Florida State Courts Supreme Court District Courts Fifth District Court of Appeals Fifth Judicial Circuit Circuit Courts Local Government Administrative Orders – Fifth Judicial Circuit Clerk of Courts County Government Site Public Schools Property Appraiser - [GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS AND SHARING CHILDREN DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/guidelines-for-parents-and-sharing-children-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - BE HEALTHY Comply with all CDC and local and state guidelines and model good behavior for your children with intensive hand washing, wiping down surfaces and other objects that are frequently touched, and maintaining social distancing. This also means BE INFORMED. Stay in touch with the most reliable media sources and avoid the rumor - [Family And Divorce Preparation Checklist](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/family-and-divorce-preparation-checklist/) - Family and Divorce Preparation Checklist - [Team Approach](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/team-approach/) - Team Approach Just as a great baseball team has a coach, a pitcher, a catcher, hitters, infielders and outfielders, a great law firm team has many team members. Each team member has a different role based on their training, experience and skills. Each team member works on your case, based on their position, allowing - [Twelve Commandments For Parents](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/twelve-commandments-for-parents/) - 1. Make visitation arrangements directly with the other parent. As children approach adolescence, they should be included in the process; however, the parents.. - [What Happens Next Time Frames](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/what-happens-next-time-frames/) - WHAT HAPPENS NEXT DIVORCE, PATERNITY, MODIFICATION, ALIMONY, CUSTODY EXPECTED STEPS AND TIME FRAMES - [What's Best For Children](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/whats-best-for-children/) - WHAT’S BEST FOR THE CHILDREN Children experience all kinds of feelings and fears when parents break up or divorce. We offer these tips to parents: Talk with your children together - early and often. It’s best if both parents can be present when children are told the news. Kids need to hear a consistent - [Spousal Support Handout](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/spousal-support-handout/) - SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY) Upon separation or divorce, in some cases a judge may order one party to pay spousal support (alimony or separate maintenance) to his or her spouse. If awarded, the type, the duration and amount of alimony will be determined primarily by the length of the marriage, the need of one party - [Why Consult Now?](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/why-consult-now/) - WHY CONSULT NOW? AN EARLY CONSULTATION IS IMPERATIVE You must know what your rights are BEFORE you take any action. Many people wait to talk with an attorney just to find out that they should NOT have moved out of the house, or they SHOULD have taken certain documents. Basically, they find out that - [Spousal Support (Alimony)](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/spousal-support-alimony/) - Upon separation or divorce, in some cases a judge may order one party to pay spousal support (alimony or separate maintenance) to his or her spouse. - [Process Choice Chart](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/process-choice-chart/) - PROCESS CHOICE CHART Kitchen Table Approach Direct negotiation between the parties. May work well if parties high-functioning and effective at communication with each other. Normally ineffective for negotiation of family conflicts. Allows for the domination, manipulation and coercion that frequently accompanies family disputes. Early Intervention Mediation May be done by a therapist, who may - [Legal Mistakes That People Make](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/legal-mistakes-that-people-make/) - LEGAL MISTAKES THAT PEOPLE MAKE Mistake 1: Believing the other side will be fair and cooperative. Most people in our office are emotionally vulnerable and upset. Many are in a state of denial. “He/she would never treat me this way” is a sentiment we hear all too often. But, lo and behold, spouses do - [Sitemap](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/sitemap/) - Dahl Family Law Group Sitemap - [Divorce Overview With Children](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/divorce-overview-with-children/) - DIVORCE OVERVIEW (WITH CHILDREN) There are certain requirements that must be met in order to obtain a divorce. A document called the Final Judgment must be signed by a judge in order to finalize the divorce. In Florida, the legal term for a divorce is "dissolution of marriage." The cost and complexity of divorce - [Equitable Distribution](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/equitable-distribution/) - Equitable Distribution HOW THE COURT DIVIDES ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Marital Assets and Marital Liabilities Non Marital Assets and Liabilities Pre Marital Assets and Liabilities Inheritances Unless the husband and wife enter into an agreement that sets out who gets which assets and who gets which liabilities, the Circuit Court will conduct a trial, after - [Custody Visitation Performance Agreement](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/custody-visitation-performance-agreement/) - Custody and visitation litigation can be emotionally traumatizing to parents and children alike. The behavior of parents before and after dissolution has a.. - [Collaborative Law](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/collaborative-law/) - Collaborative Law Collaborative Law is a family law process enabling couples who have decided to separate or end their marriage to work with their lawyers and other professionals in order to decrease attorney fees and avoid the uncertain outcome of Court and to achieve a settlement that best meets the specific needs of both - [Alimony Statute](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/alimony-statute/) - ALIMONY STATUTE § 61.08, Florida Statutes, Alimony.— (1) In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage, the court may grant alimony to either party, which alimony may be bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational, or permanent in nature or any combination of these forms of alimony. In any award of alimony, the court may order periodic payments - [Types Of Alimony Chart](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/types-of-alimony-chart/) - [Family Law Practice Areas](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/family-law-practice-areas/) - Dahl Family Law Group Family Law Practice Areas and Legal Expertise. - [Visitation](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/family-law-practice-areas/visitation/) - Now referred to as a “timesharing schedule,” our firm can help you to create a visitation plan that works for you, while keeping the best interest of your.. - [Step-parent Adoption](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/family-law-practice-areas/step-parent-adoption/) - Are you married and want your current spouse to adopt your child(ren) from a previous relationship? Under certain circumstances, a court has the ability to .. - [Paternity](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/family-law-practice-areas/paternity/) - When a child is born to parents that are not married to each other, it creates a very unique set of legal circumstances for everybody involved. Our firm can.. - [Modification](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/family-law-practice-areas/modification/) - Is your current timesharing schedule not working for you and the child(ren)? Did your income change substantially and you need to modify your child and/or.. - [Enforcement](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/family-law-practice-areas/enforcement/) - Is your former spouse not abiding by the existing court order regarding payment of spousal support or equitable distribution? Is the other parent not.. - [Divorce](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/family-law-practice-areas/divorce/) - Our firm can assist with you any type of divorce. Whether you have been married 6 months or 30 years, have substantial assets or nothing to speak of, have.. - [D.C.F.](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/family-law-practice-areas/d-c-f/) - Nobody wants the Department of Children and Families involved in their lives or the lives of their children, but sometimes it happens. Let Dahl Family Law .. - [Custody](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/family-law-practice-areas/custody/) - Our firm will work with you to establish a “custody” situation (now referred to as a “parenting plan”) that works best for you and your children. This plan.. - [Child Support](https://dahlfamilylaw.com/family-law-practice-areas/child-support/) - Every child is entitled to financial support from both parents. 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