Deciding matters related to child custody is rarely easy. However, when one parent is unfit, it can make the custody case much more challenging. Proving that the parent is unfit can result in sole custody for the other parent, which can be in the child’s best interest. What Does it Mean to Be an Unfit… read more
Being married to a narcissist is extremely difficult. Unfortunately, divorcing a narcissist can be just as challenging. Spouses seeking a divorce from a narcissistic person need to understand what to expect before they begin the divorce process. Four Things You Can Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist You need to prepare yourself for the fallout when… read more
Custody battles are difficult and emotional for all members of the family. Regardless of the outcome, at least one parent will believe they “lost” the right to be with their children. The children may feel guilty, angry, or anxious about the result of the custody case. Some parents will do anything to “win” a custody… read more
Yes, a paternity test can be wrong. As with all tests, there is always the chance that you will receive incorrect results. No test is 100 percent accurate. Human error and other factors can cause the results to be wrong. What is a Paternity Test? When children are born out of wedlock in Florida, the… read more
Marriage and divorce rates are tracked by the U.S. Census. The rates have fluctuated over the decades with changes in population and social norms. The same is true for remarriage. Remarriage is a growing trend in the United States. According to research by the Pew Research Center, 42 million adults in the United States have… read more
A divorce decree ends a marriage. A judge usually issues a divorce decree as the final order in a divorce case. The divorce decree, also known as the judgment of dissolution, addresses all of the issues in the divorce and returns the spouses to the legal status of single and unmarried. Issues Resolved in a… read more
Parents have a legal obligation to provide financial support for their children. The obligation does not disappear if the parents get divorced or the parents never lived together. In fact, a parent does not have to live with a child or even have a relationship with that child to be financially liable for the child…. read more
Even though parties may believe all their issues were settled through a divorce action, custody case, or other family court action, other issues may arise later requiring additional action by the court. In other cases, some individuals may need temporary relief until the court can issue a final order. A Motion for Order to Show… read more
If you are contemplating a divorce action or you need help with a child custody matter, you may be ready to schedule an initial legal consultation with a family law attorney. For many people, this might be the first time they have met with an attorney to discuss a legal matter. Understandably, you might be… read more
Relatively recently, in 2018, Florida’s new child custody law became effective. The new law is called the Standard Parenting Time Plan. The Standard Parenting Time Plan is intended to facilitate the sharing of parental rights and responsibilities between unmarried parents who are no longer together or who choose to live separately. The law also focused… read more
How Does a Family Court Determine if a Parent is Unfit?
Deciding matters related to child custody is rarely easy. However, when one parent is unfit, it can make the custody case much more challenging. Proving that the parent is unfit can result in sole custody for the other parent, which can be in the child’s best interest. What Does it Mean to Be an Unfit… read more
Divorcing a Narcissist: Tips, Tools, And What to Expect
Being married to a narcissist is extremely difficult. Unfortunately, divorcing a narcissist can be just as challenging. Spouses seeking a divorce from a narcissistic person need to understand what to expect before they begin the divorce process. Four Things You Can Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist You need to prepare yourself for the fallout when… read more
How Can I Prove Parental Alienation?
Custody battles are difficult and emotional for all members of the family. Regardless of the outcome, at least one parent will believe they “lost” the right to be with their children. The children may feel guilty, angry, or anxious about the result of the custody case. Some parents will do anything to “win” a custody… read more
Can Paternity Tests Be Wrong
Yes, a paternity test can be wrong. As with all tests, there is always the chance that you will receive incorrect results. No test is 100 percent accurate. Human error and other factors can cause the results to be wrong. What is a Paternity Test? When children are born out of wedlock in Florida, the… read more
Fascinating Remarriage Statistics
Marriage and divorce rates are tracked by the U.S. Census. The rates have fluctuated over the decades with changes in population and social norms. The same is true for remarriage. Remarriage is a growing trend in the United States. According to research by the Pew Research Center, 42 million adults in the United States have… read more
What is in a Divorce Decree?
A divorce decree ends a marriage. A judge usually issues a divorce decree as the final order in a divorce case. The divorce decree, also known as the judgment of dissolution, addresses all of the issues in the divorce and returns the spouses to the legal status of single and unmarried. Issues Resolved in a… read more
Child Support Arrears
Parents have a legal obligation to provide financial support for their children. The obligation does not disappear if the parents get divorced or the parents never lived together. In fact, a parent does not have to live with a child or even have a relationship with that child to be financially liable for the child…. read more
Order to Show Cause
Even though parties may believe all their issues were settled through a divorce action, custody case, or other family court action, other issues may arise later requiring additional action by the court. In other cases, some individuals may need temporary relief until the court can issue a final order. A Motion for Order to Show… read more
What To Expect at an Initial Legal Consultation
If you are contemplating a divorce action or you need help with a child custody matter, you may be ready to schedule an initial legal consultation with a family law attorney. For many people, this might be the first time they have met with an attorney to discuss a legal matter. Understandably, you might be… read more
How Does Florida’s New Standard Parenting Time Plan work?
Relatively recently, in 2018, Florida’s new child custody law became effective. The new law is called the Standard Parenting Time Plan. The Standard Parenting Time Plan is intended to facilitate the sharing of parental rights and responsibilities between unmarried parents who are no longer together or who choose to live separately. The law also focused… read more