Category Archives: Family Law
How Do I Establish Paternity in Florida?
Paternity in Florida is becoming a bigger issue, as more and more couples decide to start a relationship, perhaps even live together, and have a child. Although this situation works for many, from a legal standpoint it can bring some complications. This is particularly true if the two people ever break up. In this… Read More »
What to Know About Emergency Child Custody Orders?
Florida, like all states, have laws that protect children from dangerous situations. These situations are unfortunately many. A parent could kidnap a child, or abuse or neglect their child. Sometimes, both parents are deemed incapacitated or they may both suddenly pass away. In any of these unfortunate situations, and more, an adult may petition… Read More »
Challenging a Prenup in Florida
Prenuptial agreements are becoming more common in Florida these days. Many people are waiting until they are older to get married, or are marrying for a second or third time. Some individuals have inherited a family business. In any event, a prenuptial agreement can protect someone’s assets in the case of divorce and usually… Read More »
Negotiating a Parenting Plan
Parents seeking divorce have a large task in front of them, as they consider, negotiate, and settle on the terms that will govern child custody. Divorce is particularly hard for children, and trying to find the right balance that addresses the desires of both parents to have an active role in the child’s life… Read More »
Options When a Parent Exposes a Child to Drugs
Drug and alcohol abuse are issues that can drastically affect a child’s quality of life, but is a situation a child may not be able to recognize or appreciate for its instability and danger. If child custody is shared, this habit is a true concern that needs to be addressed. Obviously, the issue in… Read More »
Will Florida Recognize Your Out-of-State Prenup?
Planning for the future is an integral of marriage, and part of this process should include some consideration of what would happen if things do not work out. Contemplating the possibility of divorce does not have to be viewed as a negative. In fact, prenuptial agreements, the contracts that control the division of property… Read More »
What is Parental Alienation?
Parents generally realize that an environment with lots of conflict is not good for a child’s wellbeing, and divorce can put this knowledge to the test, as it pushes some spouses into highly adversarial positions. However, when children are involved, parents do try to keep things on an even keel to facilitate better cooperation… Read More »
How Courts and the Law View Non-Parental Custody
Parents play an integral part in a child’s life, and there is no question a parent is almost universally the most influential person in a child’s development. However, the reality of raising a child, and the structure of most families and communities, means children are cared for and raised by a variety of adults,… Read More »
What Is Domestic Violence and How to Escape?
Domestic violence is a tragic reality for tens of thousands of Floridians every year. Most people automatically associate domestic violence with physical abuse, which is certainly one of the most well-known forms of aggression a spouse or intimate partner may use. However, domestic violence is much more expansive than solely physical violence, but those… Read More »
Biological Parental Rights in Florida?
The dynamics of family structure in America have changed drastically over the past 50 years. Families can no longer be assumed to contain married heterosexual couples with children solely from that union. Families are now blended, include many unmarried couples, and children who are not directly related to one another. This transformation of the… Read More »
