During divorce proceedings, a court will consider several factors when issuing both interim orders and the final order. One factor that may be weighed is whether domestic violence has occurred in the marriage. If so, the court can issue a domestic violence injunction...
Year: 2012
Florida court to decide same-sex custody dispute
Child custody cases can be complicated even when they stem from traditional divorces. The growing advancement of alternative fertilization techniques and acceptance of same-sex couples are creating new family law questions that may require an answer from the courts....
Divorce coaches guide parting couples
When couples plan a wedding, they often hire a wedding planner to help them with the details associated with making their commitment legal. Now, when Pensacola couples decide to part ways, some of these individuals are turning to divorce coaches for assistance with...
Florida custody battle ends in mother’s arrest for assault
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...
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...
Rolling DNA lab provides speed in resolving paternity disputes
Technological and scientific advances continue to alter our daily lives. Scientists have unlocked many of the secrets of the human genome, and DNA testing has revolutionized many things from criminal prosecutions to child support hearings. Establishing paternity is a...
Resolving pet custody can be a difficult part of divorce
A divorce initiates the complicated and sometimes extended process of separating into two groups those things that were once held as one. Dividing financial accounts and other liquid assets may seem easy, but there can be disagreements regarding exactly how much...
Court may dismiss Owens’s petition to modify child support order
Football season will begin soon, which is welcome news to many sports fans in Florida, where the sport is extremely popular. Teams have already reported to camp and have been practicing in preparation for the fall. Those who follow the pro game have probably noticed...