Pensacola Family Law Blog

Child custody disputes are typically thought of as disputes between a mother and a father. However, in some situations, grandparents find themselves fighting for custody of their grandchildren. Florida law does recognize the best interests of the child in child...

Agreements to provide financial support for child-raising are often contentious issues in the courts. Child support often boils down to what the parents can provide to keep a child living at the same level of comfort as if the parents were together. Courts commonly...

A Jacksonville woman spray-painted graffiti on her local courthouse while going through a divorce and custody dispute. Pensacola residents going through a divorce know divorce can be an emotional time, and taking the time to understand one's legal rights may help them...

Child support is a critical aspect of modern life. When parents split up, or when they're never married in the first place, some agreement is necessary to ensure a child is properly cared for. Anyone dealing with child support issues should be aware of one's full...

Florida readers may be interested to hear about a child-support case from another state. The story centers around a man who owes hundreds of thousands of dollars in delinquent payments for child support. Anyone having issues with child support should understand their...

A critical part of dividing assets and determining alimony in a divorce case is determining the wealth, income and assets of both parties. Without a clear and accurate assessment of what each spouse has to work with, a judge can't make a fair decision about how assets...

For some people who must make child support payments, falling behind is a constant threat, but falling into delinquency can have serious legal consequences. Readers in the Pensacola area may be interested to learn that a Florida court has issued a warrant for the...

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...

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....