Divorce and Family Law Blog

Florida child support laws dictate that each parent has a legal obligation to support their child financially. The legal obligation to provide financial support does not end when the child’s parents divorce or separate. Indeed, Florida child support guidelines tell us how much parents should pay to support their children when they separate or divorce…. read more

You may be wondering how judges determine child custody decisions in a divorce. According to Florida Statute §61.13, when establishing or modifying parental responsibility, the child’s best interests must be considered. To determine a child’s best interest, the court must evaluate factors that impact the interest and welfare of the child. The statute lists 19… read more

Blended families can take on many different forms. Parents may marry or remarry and create a stepfamily for their children. It is estimated that approximately 1,300 new stepfamilies form each day in the United States. Over one-half of families consist of individuals who are remarried or re-coupled. The U.S. Census estimates that there are over… read more

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