Category Archives: Family Law
When Breastfeeding Complicates Visitation & Custody
Developing a time-sharing plan is one of the biggest challenges divorcing couples must navigate. Children are so priceless to us that surrendering any time or experiences with them can be cause for despair. Nonetheless, it is generally agreed that children do better when both parents are actively engaged in their lives, and that makes… Read More »
Are Your Kids Unsafe With Your Ex?
You’ve survived a tough divorce, but the hard times are not behind you. That’s because the court order specifies that you share your children with their other parent—someone you deeply believe is unfit for the demands of the job. Every time your kids head over there, you worry until you’re completely frayed. What can… Read More »
Don’t Make These Money Mistakes During And After Divorce
The financial costs of divorce can be significant. While the median amount needed in the country is around $7,000 to cover attorney and court costs, it doesn’t take much for that number to balloon to something much less pleasant—with complex, contested divorces reaching the tens of thousands of dollars. What’s more, all too often… Read More »
Misogyny And Gun Violence: Get Out Now
The reports used to trickle out periodically; now they’re a daily occurrence. Mass shootings—Incidents where four or more individuals are injured or killed during a single violent shooting episode—have topped well over 700 incidents annually of late. The suffering of victims and their families is unimaginable. What We Know Does it surprise anyone that… Read More »
DNA Surprise: You’re Not The Father
When you found out that your girlfriend was pregnant, you stood up to marry her and lovingly jumped into the raising of the child. You are more than attached to the child—you have been acting as father, after all. In fact, you’ve been 100 percent committed to this family unit from the get go…. Read More »
Grandparent Visitation After A Florida Divorce
Divorce has far-reaching effects for individuals besides the couple that is calling it quits. Certainly children of divorce feel the impacts; their routines can be turned upside down. They may be relocated away from their neighborhood friends, schools, and extended family. Such changes can be devastating to not only the children, but to grandparents,… Read More »
Understanding Prenuptial Agreements In Florida
If you are considering entering into a premarital agreement, it is important that you and your soon-to-be spouse each have knowledgeable legal representation from a reputable Florida family law firm. That way you will each understand the significance of the document you are signing and there will be no surprises going forward. What is… Read More »
Cohabitation Rights In Florida
Many people don’t know this, but up until 2016 it was a misdemeanor for couples to cohabitate in lieu of getting married. That’s when the Florida legislature finally repealed the prohibition, a fall back from the Reconstruction era that carried significant fines and jail time. It’s a good thing, too, because we all know… Read More »
Should You Consider A Post-Nuptial Agreement?
Is your marriage one of the roughly half that will ultimately end up in divorce? You’re hoping not—you truly believe not—but you know the statistics in this country, and want to be a realist. That being said, it makes sense to contemplate ways in which you can make the possibility of divorce down the… Read More »
Alternative Routes To Becoming A Parent: Surrogacy
For some couples, becoming a parent is a dream that seems out of reach. For any myriad of reasons, they are unable to conceive a child, or are unable to carry a child to term. It can be devastating, even prompting a period of mourning. But there are alternatives worth considering if having a… Read More »
