Category Archives: Fort Lauderdale Family Law
Opportunities for Florida Same-Sex Couples
Since the June 2015 Supreme Court ruling in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges same-sex couples across the United States can now enjoy various legal protections. The ruling mandated that every couple has a fundamental right to marry. With this recognition of same-sex marriage comes access to many rights protecting your assets and family…. Read More »
Timesharing in Florida
It is a popular misconception that set restrictions on timesharing are arranged during a divorce. However, in the state of Florida, the common idea of child custody is mostly a thing of the past. Instead, Florida state law now focuses on determining time-sharing and parental responsibility plans. The state of Florida has been a… Read More »
The Benefits of a Collaborative Divorce
The pain associated with divorce can be unbearable. Regardless of the reason, the separation of a family is tough on all parties involved. Fortunately, there are options in place designed to alleviate some of the stress of this difficult time. Increasingly in the state of Florida families are opting to use the collaborative divorce… Read More »
Filing For Divorce Without An Attorney?
Filing for divorce can be a trying time for an individual and their family. Financial resources may be scarce, and the idea of filing for divorce without the assistance of a divorce lawyer may seem appealing. There are an abundance of resources available and using forms provided by a local courthouse or seeking advice… Read More »
Financial Disclosures In Family Law
The idea of financial disclosures in a legal dispute is often as tedious and invasive as it sounds. Unfortunately, during a divorce, custody dispute, or paternity matter the state of Florida requires that numerous financial documents be turned over to the court during the case. The process can be long and laborious as family… Read More »
Reasons to Object to a Child Relocation
Once a divorce is finalized and child custody arrangements are agreed on, the newly separated family must learn to live with the changes in their dynamic. Unfortunately, after the family has grown used to their new normal, further changes can disrupt life for everyone. A common source of disruption in the lives of divorced… Read More »
When to Consider Mediation
After deciding that a divorce is the best option, most couples want to resolve the legal requirements as quickly as possible. Moving on with life after an emotionally draining process is one of the first steps towards healing, but unfortunately not all divorces are settled quickly. The average uncontested divorce in Florida takes approximately… Read More »
Preparing for Remarriage After a Divorce
The time immediately following a divorce is often a period of readjustment for all parties. Children must learn how to live in a single parent household while former spouses find ways to communicate effectively. Eventually the new dynamic changes when one or both former spouses decide to get remarried. Over the years, the number… Read More »
The Importance of Communicating with a New Stepparent
Regardless of the reasons for your divorce, it is sometimes difficult to adjust to the idea of your former spouse getting remarried. Watching a newly married couple establish a household and set up their new family unit can be difficult, especially when children are involved. Getting used to a new stepparent is hard for… Read More »
Importance of Establishing Paternity
Immediately following a separation or divorce, custody and visitation often become a point of contention. Former spouses who are able to agree to financial matters and property divisions may find themselves unable to agree on issues concerning minor children. When custody has become, or will become, an issue, the importance of establishing paternity cannot… Read More »
