What is an AV Rating?

When choosing an attorney many people rely on mass advertisements rather than substance. Martindale-Hubbel and Associates have created a way for both clients and peers to rate attorneys long before the internet even existed in 1887, thus making the search for a reputable attorney easier. Lawyers are rated on two different components: Legal ability and ethical standard. Legal ability is rated by the letters C, B, and A. C is considered very good, B is high, and A is exceptional. The second factor is ethical standard which is denoted by the letter V. In order to be ranked as AV, one must be exemplary in their legal ability and peer rated for their ethical standard. Ms. Green has earned the prestigious rating of “Preeminent AV”, which only the top 5% of lawyers hold.

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The Green Law Firm of Jacksonville, P.L.
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546 Lomax St
Jacksonville, FL 32204

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The Green Law Firm of Jacksonville, P.L.
p: (904) 900-4778
546 Lomax St
Jacksonville, FL 32204

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based on advertisements. The information contained within this site is not intended as legal advice. Additionally, contacting us alone does not create an attorney client relationship. Please contact us to set an appointment to discuss your particular legal needs.

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The Green Law Firm of Jacksonville, P.L.
p: (904) 900-4778
546 Lomax St
Jacksonville, FL 32204

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based on advertisements. The information contained within this site is not intended as legal advice. Additionally, contacting us alone does not create an attorney client relationship. Please contact us to set an appointment to discuss your particular legal needs.

Child support obligations are generally modifiable upon a showing of a substantial change in circumstances and if it is in the best interest of the child. When retirement is voluntary, but occurs at  “normal retirement age,” courts are generally willing to reduce or terminate the support obligation. However, where retirement before age 65 is not required for health reasons, mandated by the employer or deemed reasonable by the court, modification of support based on retirement will usually be denied and thus, income will be imputed (Ward v. Ward, 502 So.2d 477).

Imputing income basically means that the court treats the parent’s income as if it is more than what the parent is actually earning. If a court determines that a parent is unemployed, underemployed or making less than what he or she was previously making to avoid child support payments, the court can impute a certain amount of additional income to that parent. In ruling on a voluntary retirement is reasonable, Florida courts will consider that payor’s age, health, and motivation for retirement, as well as the type of work performed and the age at which others engaged in that line of work normally retire. (Vriesenga  v. Vriesenga, 931 So.2d 213).  The court will also consider what harm, if any, would occur to the child from the reduction in child support. If the modification is not in the best interests of the child, the court won’t approve it.

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The Green Law Firm of Jacksonville, P.L.
p: (904) 900-4778
546 Lomax St
Jacksonville, FL 32204

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Yes.  If you meet certain criteria, you may apply for Early Social Security Retirement and Disability at the same time.  You should always discuss this option with an attorney first, however, so that you do not endanger your entitlement to benefits.

While there may be an advantage of having some income from collecting Early Retirement from THE Social Security ADMINISTRATION while waiting for your Disability determination (which can take approximately MONTHS), there are risks to applying for both programs at the same time. If you loose your Disability claim, you will be stuck receiving the reduced Retirement amount forever.

If you win your Disability claim, it will depend on when the Social Security Administration decides you became disabled. Your benefits may still be reduced, depending on this.

You should discuss your options with a lawyer before you apply with the Social Security Administration.

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The Green Law Firm of Jacksonville, P.L.
p: (904) 900-4778
546 Lomax St
Jacksonville, FL 32204

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based on advertisements. The information contained within this site is not intended as legal advice. Additionally, contacting us alone does not create an attorney client relationship. Please contact us to set an appointment to discuss your particular legal needs.