Sometimes the fight for child custody extends beyond the courtroom. When parents take matters into their own hands, the results can cause even more complications or potentially even lead to jail time. A 23-year-old Florida mother was charged with assault when a...
Month: September 2012
Tampa considers broadening domestic partnership recognition
Unmarried couples involved in long-term committed relationships face unique challenges. While marriage provides couples with certain legal protections and benefits when it comes to family law, including hospital visitation and access to children, unmarried domestic...
Mel Gibson to hand over chunk of pensions to ex-wife
As some Florida residents may have heard, Mel Gibson's high-profile divorce has cost him a slice of his retirement accounts. According to court documents obtained from his 2011 case, the actor-director agreed to share his pension proceeds from both the Screen...
Back-to-school and physical child custody issues
Florida parents often look forward to sending their children back-to-school after a fun and maybe-not-so relaxing summer. However, divorcing couples may find that their children's education is a source of contention. One of the key issues that parents who are...