South Florida Family Law Blog
How kicking your addiction benefits your child
Childhood has a way of shaping the rest of your life. As a parent, you likely want to do everything in your power to help ensure that your child’s life is happy, healthy and fulfilling. If you are also struggling with a substance abuse problem, though, your addiction...
Consider mediation in your dependency case
Your family is in full crisis mode during a dependency case. You may be dealing with sensitive allegations of child abuse, abandonment or neglect. Florida’s complicated dependency process can hinder a satisfactory resolution. It involves a complex series of hearings –...
How do you know when your marriage can’t be saved?
The decision to divorce isn't one that is easy. In fact, some people put it off as long as they can before they approach the subject. If you are considering putting an end to your marriage, you need to look for signs that it is truly over so that you can find your...
Set your co-parenting relationship up to suit your kids’ needs
The child custody negotiation process is often challenging for parents. It forces you to work with someone you aren't in a relationship with any longer. There might be bad feelings between you and your ex; however, now is the time that you have to put your feeling for...
What is alienation of affection?
There are any number of factors that can contribute to a married couple in Davie choosing to call it quits. Adultery is often one of them. If this has occurred in your case, then your feelings on the matter are likely (and understandably) still strong. You may harbor...
Understanding COBRA coverage
Many in Davie may believe themselves to be fully prepared to comfortably adjust to their post-divorce lives going into their proceedings. Once their divorces become final, however, those who were not the primary income earners in their homes often struggle to adjust...
Protecting your children’s interests regarding unfit parenting
Especially if you and your spouse have been married and living in Florida for 10 years or more, you have likely disagreed at some point on issues related to your children. Perhaps, one of you is more lenient than the other. Maybe your kids know they can talk one...
Am I eligible for an annulment?
While an annulment also ends a marriage, the process is quite different when compared to much more common divorces. As a result, it's crucial that people seeking annulments have the right information going into the process to ensure it's a good option for...
How is paternity established in Florida?
Establishing legal paternity in Florida benefits the entire family. It's especially important when seeking child support after the demise of a relationship which produced one or more children. To help you make the best possible decisions for your family,...
What should I know when filing for full custody?
When full custody is awarded during a divorce, one parent will be afforded sole legal and physical custody of a child. Because many courts prefer to award joint custody, as it's thought to be in the best interest of the child, it's important for parents filing for...
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