It is only natural for Florida grandparents to want to see their grandchildren. But in some cases, their children may impose limits on the number of visits or prohibit them entirely. In response, some grandparents have initiated family law litigation in an attempt to...
Month: July 2012
Permanent alimony targeted by reform groups in Florida
As in many parts of the country, the debate over alimony reform has taken hold in Florida. During the most recent legislative session, reformers mounted a bid to outlaw permanent alimony, but their bill failed to earn the approval of a sufficient number of lawmakers....
Florida paternity disputes could be settled sooner with new test
More and more children are being conceived and born outside of marriage. While paternity disputes can certainly occur within the context of a married relationship, questions regarding the father's identity may come up more often now that, among women under 30, over 50...
Holmes and Cruise to divorce, Holmes seeks sole legal custody
Child custody laws vary from state to state, but in Florida, courts give primary consideration to the best interests of the child when deciding visitation and custody issues. But that does not mean one parent will necessary receive sole custody. Florida law seeks to...