Divorce and Family Law Blog

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

Laws that protect people from domestic violence and help victims are incredibly important. The expansion of women’s rights and the growing tendency to believe the victims of domestic abuse are both extremely socially beneficial and important. Unfortunately, some people try to use false allegations of domestic violence for their own selfish ends. People who do… read more

Although the romantic promises of wedding vows might lead you to believe otherwise, divorces are common life events. Marriages end for a wide variety of reasons. Every year, more than 780,000 people go through the divorce process in the United States. Even the most amicable divorces can be emotionally and economically difficult. From custody battles… read more

Couples file for divorce for many reasons. For some couples, they may merely drift apart and decide to dissolve the marriage. Some individuals file for divorce because of an unfaithful partner, abuse, or abandonment. Florida is a “no-fault” state for divorce; divorcing couples do not have to give a reason for their divorce. They only… read more

If you need to file for divorce, you might be concerned about the cost. You might assume that hiring a divorce lawyer may be too expensive. However, you need sound legal advice regarding divorce laws in Florida and your options for protecting yourself and your children during and after the divorce. Is there a way… read more

It is common for a spouse to move out of the marital home when a marriage breaks down. The parties may live apart for several months or even years before one of the spouses begins the legal process to dissolve the marriage. However, living apart and a legal separation are not the same thing. Some… read more

Ending a marriage is never easy. There could be complicated and emotional issues to consider, such as child custody, property division, spousal support, and relocation. For that reason, some individuals ignore the signs that it could be time for a divorce. However, ignoring the signs that it is time for a divorce does not resolve… read more

While going through a divorce can be messy and overwhelming on its own, sustaining an injury in an accident, such as a car crash, during the process is likely to complicate matters further. Does your non-injured spouse receive a portion of the award if you get a personal injury settlement? The answer usually depends on… read more

In Florida, unmarried fathers must establish paternity to assert their rights. There is a common myth that the law favors mothers in child custody cases. But Florida law has no preference for either parent when it comes to custody and parental rights. Unmarried fathers in Florida have parental rights. Florida law disfavors terminating parental rights…. read more

Social and cultural acceptance of marijuana has led to legalization in many states. Florida parents may wonder how parental drug use impacts child custody cases. But if a parent’s drug use is a problem, the child deserves protection. Addiction, dependence, problem use. Whatever you call it, when a parent’s substance abuse puts a child at… read more