Category Archives: Fort Lauderdale Family Law
International Family Law Conference Ponders Denying Child Custody to Smokers
In what has recently received attention around the country, on May 23rd, speakers at the North American Regional Conference of the International Society for Family Law in Washington, D.C. proposed several controversial ideas: namely, in order to combat second-hand smoking in children, deprive parents who smoke parental rights, and require emergency room physicians to… Read More »
Divorce in Military Families: Is It Different?
Being based in Fort Lauderdale, we frequently get questions about divorce from members of military families. Many remark that, although divorce is frequently difficult for everyone who goes through it, it can sometimes be even more difficult and complicated for military families due to the ramifications associated with relocation issues and the custody implications… Read More »
Property Division & Complex Estate Planning
Most-everyone has heard of a prenuptial agreement, and, of course, that during divorce, property division must be dealt with. However, many people do not realize that many divorcing spouses enter into what’s called a property (or “marital”) settlement agreement, whereby they agree and stipulate exactly how that property will be divided. While many people… Read More »
The Importance of Parenting Plans
Many couples getting a divorce are told that separating their children/custody and money/financial settlements is a wise decision, necessitating two separate processes and/or mediators to work with them on these agreements. Especially for parents who have decided to split custody 50/50, this kind of arrangement can help ensure that children and custody issues are… Read More »
What Getting Divorced Can Teach Us about Money
Sometimes reading about people’s personal experiences after divorce can help us realize that, although the prospect of splitting from your partner can seem daunting, it can also end up making you both stronger and wiser. One particular piece recently published in Refinery29 does just this; it explores how one woman’s journey into financial independence… Read More »
Do Siblings Have Visitation Rights?
Sibling visitation rights are a tricky subject because while courts emphasize that the best interests of the child is what matters most, siblings do not have constitutionally-protected parental rights (because they aren’t parents); thus, any sibling that is seeking visitation rights with other siblings against the wishes of one or both parents is a… Read More »
“In Loco Parentis” Decision Leaves Many Surprised
A Pennsylvania appellate court made a decision recently that shocked many biological parents, especially those who assumed that their wishes for their child would always trump the wishes of someone who is technically unrelated to the child. Specifically, the court held that the mother’s former partner should be granted partial custody (one weekend per… Read More »
Modern Guidance for Prenuptial Agreements
For many, just bringing up the subject is a difficult, tense endeavor: how can you make sure you’re financially protected during marriage while not destroying the romantic sentiment between you and your partner? However, although it’s not always easy, it’s vitally important: for the sake of your finances, you need to draft an agreement… Read More »
The Impact of Divorce on Adult Children
Recently, the New York Times reported on the soaring increase in divorce rates later in life (known as “gray divorce”), and the importance of making sure you stay grounded during the process for the sake of your kids. According to a study conducted by the AARP, 66 percent of divorces initiated later in life… Read More »
What Is Divorce Funding?
Divorce can not only be painful, but it can also, in some instances, be expensive, depending upon the specific circumstances of the parties involved. According to a survey conducted by Avvo, 58 percent of people with children cite cost as their top concern when it comes to divorce. And while many might assume that… Read More »
