Category Archives: Family Law
Prenuptial Agreements in Florida
While discussing a prenuptial agreement before getting married can sometimes be difficult, it can also be one of the smartest decisions you ever make. Having an agreement in place in case of a dispute can have a significant impact on your financial security. And while having one in place is always a good idea,… Read More »
Florida Paternity Rights in Marriage & Divorce
Paternity rights can be an important element of a child’s (and family’s) life, and help ensure that not only will the child receive the financial support needed in order to succeed, but also have access to certain benefits and information that could be helpful for the sake of their health and future. While the… Read More »
New Senate Bill 590: Child Support and Parenting Time Plans
Both the Florida Senate and House passed Senate Bill 590 in May 2017. The bill will go into effect on January 1, 2018. What does Senate Bill 590 mean? Below are a few adjustments that will go into effect in January 2018, as discussed in a previous blog post regarding the FL alimony bill… Read More »
Selecting the Right Divorce Attorney
When you’re contemplating or already engaged in the process of going through a divorce, ensuring that you work with the right divorce attorney is crucial. While you may be considering contacting attorneys referred to you by family or friends, perhaps you also found some law firms online that practice divorce law locally. But how… Read More »
What is a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) in Florida?
When parents get divorced and/or otherwise go through a child custody dispute, sometimes the court will appoint what’s known as a Guardian Ad Litem to represent the child’s best interests (as a neutral third party). Guardians Ad Litem have typically completed mandatory training courses in order to become advocates, and effectively end up serving… Read More »
Mediation & Other Alternatives to Litigating a Divorce in Court
While most people generally know what mediation is, if you are contemplating or going through a divorce, it can be helpful to know more about how it specifically works within the context of divorce law, and how you can work with an experienced Florida divorce law attorney in the process of mediation in order… Read More »
What are my Child Visitation Rights after a Divorce in Florida?
Going through a divorce is difficult enough without also taking into account the potential impact that it could have on your children and your ability to spend time with them. There is a significant amount of debate amongst everyone involved—from policymakers, to judges and mental health professionals—on what is best for children. As a… Read More »
Child “Custody” in Florida
As is the case in general when it comes to family law, courts are always concerned about what is in the best interest of the child when it comes to making custody and parenting/time-sharing arrangements. At the same time, courts, in general, also have to respect the Parental Rights Doctrine, which historically upheld parents’… Read More »
Relocation after Divorce
Divorce and child custody issues are already difficult enough without also having to address the issue of relocation after divorce. Depending upon the specific circumstances surrounding the relocation, it could very well affect the amount of time a parent spends with their child. For these reasons, it is important to understand what Florida law… Read More »
Keeping Children Supported Throughout the Divorce Process
Anyone who has gone through (or is currently going through) divorce and has children knows that one of the primary concerns is the well-being of their children and how they will get through it. Change can be especially harsh on children, especially during stages when routines are so important to their development. According to… Read More »
