Family Law

When it comes to children and divorce, cutting corners financially is something to always attempt to avoid. Some Florida parents who are divorcing may try to represent themselves during child custody hearings, and this could result in negative long-term consequences....

The death of a parent can be life-changing for a child regardless of the child’s age. It may be especially so in Florida when child custody issues come into play and the parent who died was the custodial parent. This begs the question then of who will get primary...

When parents divorce, the overriding standard in determining who children will live with is what is in the children’s best interests. This yardstick to determine child custody may sometimes seem confusing, so it may be wise for those in Florida to know how a family...

Florida parents considering filing for divorce or who are currently in the throes of divorce, have a lot to think about, and a top priority is to make sure their children have everything they need to adapt to a new way of life. Children need emotional support to help...

There are so many things to do when planning a wedding, including arranging the reception hall, invitations, planning the ceremony, planning the meal and much more. There are other things to consider, too, which may not even be on an engaged couple’s radar. This can...

The family unit can look much different today than it did decades ago. With same-sex couples given the green light to marry in Florida, it is safe to say that many of these couples -- mostly gay males in these cases -- want to start families with the help of a...

Parental alienation can be ugly and used by one parent to try to prevent the other from seeing the children by making false claims often in connection with alleged abuse. Family courts in Florida often recognize parental alienation syndrome and use it to determine...

It’s never easy transitioning to a co-parenting model after divorce. When it comes to child custody issues in Florida, co-parenting relies heavily on parents being able to get along and work together for their children’s sakes. There should be some guidelines set down...

A couple who doesn’t agree on most things likely don’t agree on many issues regarding their children either. When Florida parents decide to divorce, there are many things they need to discuss, and one of the most important is child custody. In some instances, a joint...

Saying I do can one day turn into saying I don’t, even though couples aren’t in that frame of mind when they tie the knot. Some Florida couples might not think it’s important to have a prenuptial agreement before the wedding, which could really be important in the...