Florida Family Law Blog
Florida divorce requirements you should know about
By the time 2020 comes to a close, many Florida residents will file for divorce. Such decisions have significant emotional, financial and legal implications. Those who fare best typically arrange to have strong support networks in place. In this state, a spouse filing...
Divorce mediation: You don’t have to go to court
Not every divorce in Florida has to be litigated. Many people simply want to settle their differences in an amicable fashion so they can achieve a fair settlement, leave the past behind and move forward without getting dragged into a court battle. Divorce mediation is...
When a Florida parent faces complex child custody issues
Most Florida spouses would agree that marriage can be difficult. In fact, some might say they would rather file for divorce than stay in an unhappy relationship. For those who are parents, however, divorce often prompts complicated child custody issues that can be...
Child custody: Is your ex using your kids as messengers?
Most Florida family court judges agree that children fare best in divorce when they have ample time with both parents and when parents keep their best interests in mind. Child custody issues are adult matters. In fact, parents are wise to limit the details of their...
Divorce: What if your ex refuses to cooperate?
When Florida parents decide to end their marriage, they will have numerous issues to resolve regarding future family life. Divorce is rarely easy, and if the parents involved do not get along, then creating an effective co-parenting plan can be challenging. In some...
Cavallari vs. Cutler divorce: Marital misconduct
In Florida and elsewhere, celebrities can have marital problems just like anyone else. Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler are currently entangled in a divorce that just seems to keep getting messier. Cavallari has accused Cutler of “marital misconduct.” Cutler is the...
Understanding modifications of court orders in divorce
When a Florida couple wishes to end their marriage, they may not have to physically appear in court. Nevertheless, when the court issues a formal order, both sides must adhere to its terms. However, it is sometimes possible to request modifications of court orders. It...
Unmarried fathers must establish their parental rights
You might not be married to your baby’s mother. That could affect your visitation or custody rights in Florida. Unmarried fathers must establish paternity if they want parental rights. Florida law is clear. The mother is the main guardian of their child. The father...
Divorce filings expected to spike with Florida’s lockdown easing
This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' "Full Phase 1" of reopening the state in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic is going into effect. More businesses are reopening, and other places that were previously open can accommodate more customers at a time, if they so...
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