Florida Family Law Blog
Child custody litigation: Courtroom etiquette
When two Florida parents are at odds and seek the court’s intervention to make parenting time decisions regarding their children, each parent hopes to obtain a favorable outcome. A concerned parent will want to make as good of an impression as possible on the judge...
Child custody: Are you considering a sole custody petition?
When a Florida married couple with children decides to divorce, it sets off a series of life-changing events. Parents must resolve numerous issues regarding child custody before they can achieve a settlement and move on in life in separate directions. A parent who is...
Property division options for a Florida divorce
Preparing for legal proceedings can be a stressful process. If a Florida spouse is concerned about property division issues, he or she is wise to gain as much knowledge as possible about marital finances before heading to court. It is helpful to seek clarification...
Child custody: Kelly Clarkson talks about her divorce
When a Florida married couple decides to divorce, they must resolve numerous issues in order to achieve a fair settlement. If they are parents, then child custody undoubtedly becomes a primary issue in the proceedings. Singer Kelly Clarkson has been quite vocal about...
Child custody issues may spark psychological challenges for kids
It is common for Florida families to go through many changes in life. From a parent accepting a new job that necessitates relocation to a married couple deciding to file for divorce, these changes may affect any children involved in a number of ways. Parents who are...
Florida property division: Preparation is key for divorce proceedings
When a Florida spouse files for divorce, it activates a series of events. Part of the process includes having to resolve property division issues, as well as child custody, parenting time, child support, alimony and/or other pertinent topics. The court must ultimately...
Mugrabi divorce headed toward settlement
David Mugrabi comes from a family that made its fortune collecting art. He married former culinary student Libbie Scher, but their marriage has ultimately come to an end in divorce. When a married couple in Florida or elsewhere has a high asset value, property...
Jennifer Gray’s husband has filed for divorce
Making it past the 10-year mark in a marriage is not necessarily a guarantee that the relationship will stay intact for years to come. More and more people, including some in Florida, are filing for divorce after 15 or more years of marriage. In fact, Hollywood star...
Divorce without confrontation: It’s possible
Can two Florida parents end a marriage in court without getting locked into a contentious legal battle? The answer is, “Yes,” but it depends on several factors, such as how willing both parties are to try to avoid conflict. For those who wish to make this a common...
Agree to these child custody rules for less stress
When a Florida married couple decides to go their separate ways, they have to work out an agreement for co-parenting. Child custody can be a complex issue, especially if the two spouses in question do not agree on what is best for their children. Things can get messy...