Family Law

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...

When parents decide to divorce, there are many things they need to sort out. One of the most important details that needs to be discussed is that of child custody. Florida courts are pretty clear when they ask parents who are fighting for sole custody for proof the...

Many Florida parents are currently preparing for divorce. Children’s well-being is a top priority in such cases, and the court makes its decisions based on the merits of an individual case and state guidelines. It is helpful for a concerned parent who has requested...

When a Florida married couple decides to divorce, it can be especially challenging if they have children. Most parents try to cause the least amount of disruption possible in their children’s lives. However, if they disagree about child custody issues, things can get...

Divorce is relatively common, even for parents of young children. Whether in Florida or elsewhere, when parents decide to divorce, the first concern is typically for the well-being of the kids. Those concerns can intensify when child custody and parenting time issues...

Florida residents who are fans of Hollywood superstars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie no doubt know that the two have gone round and round in court since they decided to file for divorce. For a while, it seemed that the former couple had resolved their child custody...