Monthly Archives: October 2019
Conflicts of Interest and Divorce
There was a recent decision from the Florida Third District Court of Appeal that addressed an often-overlooked issue in divorce cases. This particular case, Becker v. Becker, involved a husband who sued his wife for divorce. During the course of the proceedings, the husband learned his wife’s attorney had previously represented the trial judge… Read More »
What Happens When Parents Living in Different States File Separate Child Custody Petitions?
Child custody disputes often involve complex legal questions. For example, what happens when the parents live in different states? What happens if each parent files a separate child custody petition in their respective state? Which state has jurisdiction to resolve a dispute? Understanding the UCCJEA Most states, including Florida, have adopted the Uniform Child… Read More »
When Can a Florida Court Order Paternity Testing?
Establishing paternity in Florida involves a specific set of legal procedures, particularly when the child already has a father in the eyes of the law. The basic rule is that when a child is born to an intact marriage, the husband is simply presumed to be the father–no additional legal steps are necessary. If… Read More »
Does Remarriage Affect the Terms of a Prior Divorce Settlement?
It is not uncommon for people to get remarried after going through a divorce. What is less common is for two previously divorced partners to remarry each other. But such remarriages raise an interesting legal question: What happens to the settlement agreement from the initial divorce? Is it still enforceable after the remarriage? In… Read More »