While mothers traditionally receive more focus in discussions about parenting, fathers play an equally significant role in shaping their children's lives. Courts and parents should understand these contributions and support fathers’ involvement in their children’s...
Family Law
Do Grandparents Have Rights in Florida Family Law?
When it comes to family law in Florida, grandparents often have questions about their rights and the ability to have a relationship with their grandchildren. In this blog post, we will explore the rights of grandparents in Florida and the circumstances under which...
What can you do to help your children cope with divorce?
Divorce is a traumatic experience for most children. Even if you know that their lives will improve following the divorce, your kids need time to cope with the loss of the household and family dynamic that they know best. The hardships associated with divorce do not...
What happens if a divorced parent wants to relocate with a child?
Whether you want to move closer to family and friends or need to pursue an educational or job opportunity out of state, there are many reasons that you might consider relocating with your child or children while they are still minors. However, if your move will be...
Has Florida eliminated permanent alimony?
Every year, the topic of permanent alimony comes up. And, seemingly, every time the Florida legislature is in session, the topic is debated. However, this year, it actually passed, which has led many to ask, has Florida eliminated permanent alimony? Permanent alimony...
5 actions that constitute medical neglect in a nursing home
Physical abuse is not the only thing you may have to worry about happening to your elderly parent when it comes to misconduct in Florida nursing homes. Another common cause of harm is medical neglect, which results from being indifferent toward patient care, failing...
Child custody case leads to outrage among many
An unusual and controversial custody battle has resulted in a win for one mother who has been fighting with the state to regain custody of her daughter. The child custody case centers on a teenage girl with severe medical and behavioral problems that require...
Conflict, not military divorce, can impact many children
For most Florida military parents, the decision to end their marriage is not an easy choice to make. Parents worry that their kids will suffer from a fundamental change in the family's structure. In fact, many couples will remain together for many years after the...
Spousal support overturned for cheating wife
The manner in which family law courts approach alimony is changing, and many states are considering legislation that would reduce the amount paid and/or the duration of those payments. In Florida and elsewhere, the spousal support guidelines of today could be very...
Prenuptial agreements could save this CEO a fortune
Many Florida readers are unfamiliar with the name Elon Musk. He is the CEO of both Tesla and SpaceX and is estimated to be worth more than $13 billion. Musk is divorcing his wife, and this divorce is not the first for the couple. Musk is on his second marriage to...
