Family Law
How to Deal with Domestic Violence During Divorce
Sometimes divorce gets rather contentious. Things are said and voices rise. However, no one should ever fear for their safety during a separation or divorce. Sometimes people who never expected to fear for their safety become victims of domestic violence during divorce proceedings. Here are some things to do. Of course, if you are in…
Read MoreDomestic Violence – Laws Today & Historically
Since 1989, October has been nationally recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and as difficult a topic, Florida has made some progress in the past year relating to domestic violence law. However, considering that the national Violence Against Women Act was originally passed in 1994 and constantly has to be reauthorized, there is still…
Read MoreWhen Can Grandparents Be Awarded Custody in Florida?
Grandparent custody in Florida is quite common. However, it is not something that a grandparent can just request and be awarded. If you are a grandparent seeking custody, whether you are looking for temporary or permanent custody, there has to be a reason. And, you should work with a family law firm. Temporary Custody Temporary…
Read MoreUnderstanding Grandparent Visitation Under Florida Law
In most cases, time with grandparents is beneficial to both the children and the grandparents. However, there are circumstances where you would not want your child visiting their grandparents. Because Florida law has provisions for grandparent visitation, many grandparents think they can sue for visitation like a legal parent can. Whether you are seeking visitation…
Read MorePros and Cons of Divorce Through Mediation
Divorce mediation is both a relatively new concept and one that people have been using for quite some time. People have been going back and forth, giving and taking, to get what they want in their divorce for ages, but only recently has it become something that is both a recommended and formalized process. For…
Read MoreTime-sharing: Quick Reference
One of the most difficult parts of a divorce that includes minor children is that both parents will not see their child every day. Custody agreements, known as time-sharing in Florida, can be many things, but there are a few facts you will want to keep in mind. Whether you are in the process of…
Read MoreParenting Plan VS Custody Agreement
We are often asked what the difference is in a parenting plan and a custody agreement (or time-sharing agreement as it is called in Florida). A parenting plan is the document that includes all the details about raising your children including the time-sharing agreement. These are not two separate documents, but rather a custody/time-sharing agreement…
Read MoreThings to Consider Before a Gray Divorce
“Gray divorce” is the common term for those over 50 divorcing. Although divorce is never easy, a gray divorce is often easier and less contentious than a divorce by those in their 30s and early 40s. However, there are often more things to take into consideration as an older couple divorcing. Social Security and Retirement…
Read MoreWhat Does a Probate Attorney in Florida Do?
This is not an uncommon question at all. If it is the first time you have been involved in the distribution of an estate, either as a beneficiary or personal representative, you may not know why you want to involve a probate attorney in Florida. Legally, not all estates are required to hire a lawyer…
Read MoreMistakes to Avoid in Your Later-in-Life Divorce
If you are considering divorce or already know you are getting one and are over 50, you are not alone. The increasing trend for gray divorce, the term often used for those over 50 divorcing, is not slowing down. However, those who have been married decades have more assets to divide. With more stuff and…
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