Studies show that grandparents can and do significantly contribute to the wellbeing of their grandchildren. Close relationships between grandchild and grandparent are even linked to reduced emotional and behavioral problems. And the importance of having grandparents in their lives increases for children when their parents are divorced or separated. However, there can be challenges for… read more

One issue that often comes up in divorce proceedings is whether or not one spouse should have to regularly pay money to the other. There are many reasons one spouse might have to do this and there are many factors used to determine the amount of the (usually monthly) payment. The term for this concept… read more

In the state of Florida, divorce records, like other court records, are public documents and available to the general population. In order to obtain divorce records, all someone has to do is request them from the court clerk in the county where the divorce took place. Whether it was a divorce or annulment, there could… read more

There was a time when mothers received preference in child custody, especially in cases involving younger children. It was assumed that mothers were the primary caregivers, so the children should remain with their mothers. However, that is not the case any longer. Judges in Florida view parents as equals when they enter the court regarding… read more

Parents in Orlando and throughout Florida are faced with the decision whether they feel safe sending their children back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not an easy decision for any parent. However, when the parents are divorced, it can complicate an already tense and emotional decision. Orlando Schools Reopening Amid the COVID-19… read more

Florida legislature enacted the Florida Child Support Guidelines, which courts follow when determining child support. Under the guidelines, each parent is responsible for the child’s financial support based on the Income Shares Model. According to the model, a child should receive the same portion of each parent’s income that they would have received if the… read more

When a couple divorces, they must address several issues. One issue that can cause quite a bit of frustration and anger is property division. Deciding which spouse should receive the property the couple has accumulated during the divorce can complicate an otherwise simple divorce. However, when you add an inheritance into the situation, property division… read more

Florida child support laws hold both parents responsible for the financial support of their children. This responsibility continues if the parents are no longer together. The State of Florida uses standard child support guidelines. The guidelines ensure that each parent pays his or her share of financial support. Child support is generally ordered during a… read more

The simple answer to the question is, “Yes, you can kidnap your own child.” By doing so, you could lose your parental rights. Abduction by parents is a serious problem in the United States. Kidnapping or abduction of your child is the taking, concealment, or retention of your child by you or another person on… read more

Florida is a no-fault state for divorce actions. Spouses can obtain a divorce because the marriage is “irretrievably broken” without having any other grounds for divorce. However, there are some cases in which a divorce is initiated because of martial wrongdoing. Abuse is a common reason for divorce. Unfortunately, the abuse may continue even after… read more