Category Archives: Fort Lauderdale Family Law
Divorcing Later in Life – the Impact on Women
A recent study explored the impact to women of divorce later in life. Women that divorce after age 50 and above are 10% more likely to be working full time from age 50 to 74 than women that are divorced at age 30. Divorcing after the age of 50 frequently causes women to go… Read More »
How Staying in a Bad Marriage Can Harm Your Children
Parents are normally aware of the damage that a divorce can potentially do to their children. However, what parents may be less aware of is the damage parents can do by staying in a bad marriage. The Huffington Post has published an article on this topic and offered the following observations below. A Divorce… Read More »
Co-Parenting After a Divorce
Getting a divorce is stressful. But it can be even worse in cases involving young children. It can be hard for parents to establish the best parenting routine for their children after the parties have established separate households. Courts are primarily concerned with the best interests of the children in divorces involving child custody… Read More »
Keeping Divorce Costs Down In the State of Florida
What to Bring to Your First Meeting With Your Attorney – Part 2 of 2 This is part two of a two part series. In part one of the series we discussed the importance of identifying and listing all assets and debts, whether they are marital or non-marital property to bring to your first… Read More »
How to Manage Stress During a Divorce
Divorce can be a stressful situation. And, of course, managing stress is critical during your divorce. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a report on managing stress; divorcing individuals should familiarize themselves with this report as they proceed through the process of separating from their spouse. What are Some of… Read More »
Adopting a Foster Child in the State of Florida
In the United States, the number of children in foster care had been steadily declining. However, recently that number has begun to increase again. The majority of that increase, approximately 2/3 of the increase, has occurred in five states. The state of Florida is one of those states. An increase in substance abuse is… Read More »
Keeping Divorce Costs Down In the State of Florida
The more information and documentation you can provide your attorney at your very first meeting, the easier it will be for your attorney to represent you efficiently in your divorce. When you make things easier for your attorney by providing detailed information at the very beginning, your attorney will be able to streamline the… Read More »
Shared Parental Responsibility Where One Parent is an Adoptive Parent
In the state of Florida, an adoptive parent has all of the rights and responsibilities of a biological parent. This includes legal financial rights and responsibilities as well as emotional rights and responsibilities. This means that during divorce proceedings, each parent is on equal footing with regards to their rights and responsibilities to their… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Adoption in the State of Florida?
In the state of Florida, adoption is governed by Florida statute Chapter 63. Who Can Adopt Pursuant to Florida Statute? Who may adopt a child in Florida is controlled by Florida statute 63.042. This includes the following people: An unmarried adult; A husband and wife together; or A married person without the other spouse… Read More »
The Role of a Guardian Ad Litem in the State of Florida
The role of the guardian ad litem in the state of Florida is governed by Florida statute 61.403. Guardian ad litems are usually appointed in cases involving significant disputes between parents regarding the well being of the child or children. It should be noted that a guardian ad litem is not a mediator for… Read More »
