Category Archives: Family Law
How is Collaborative Divorce Different from Mediation?
If you are considering filing for divorce, consider completing the divorce process through alternative dispute resolution (ADR). There are multiple types of ADR, each of which has unique requirements for the parties involved in the dispute. What unites them is their common purpose: to allow individuals to avoid the stress and high cost of… Read More »
What Becomes of Frozen Embryos in a Divorce?
In 1984, Zoe Leyland became the first baby ever born from a frozen embryo. We’ve come a long way since then, and Assisted Reproductive Technology has become a viable option for couples wanting to start a family, but who are unable to do so without assistance. With many women waiting longer to start a… Read More »
Domestic Violence and Divorce
While many couples stay together through fights and even long-term disagreements, physical abuse is unacceptable. While many abused spouses find themselves afraid to leave due to a lack of funds or support, many are able to separate from the abusive spouse using the power of the courts. If you find yourself in this situation,… Read More »
Wage Garnishment and Income Withholding For Child Support
Child support is required in nearly every Florida divorce or paternity case involving children; it takes precedence over all other debts. However, sometimes either a parent will simply not be able to pay, or will refuse to pay, and as result, the recipient parent may have to seek assistance to collect what is due… Read More »
Do I Need A Collaborative Divorce Team?
Collaborative divorce is becoming more and more common in Florida, with many couples citing a wish to divorce much more quickly and civilly than the standard court system seems to promote. Since it is a new process, however, oftentimes there are questions to be asked before commencing the process. One of the most common… Read More »
The Rights of Unmarried Couples in Florida
Many couples eventually decide to marry at some point in their relationship, especially including now same-sex couples who may now marry nationwide. However, some couples decide not to legally marry, for a variety of reasons. Unmarried couples still have very limited legal rights in Florida. The exception concerns unmarried couples and their children; the… Read More »
Collaborative Divorce: Achieving your goals without hostility
Collaborative divorce has been increasing in popularity, and for good reason; it helps you achieve resolution in a less draining manner. While collaborative divorce can be a great help to reaching accord, both spouses still must work hard with the assistance of their lawyers. Time and Usefulness While collaborative divorce may very well be… Read More »
From Domestic Partnership To Marriage: What Changes
Since the landmark Obergefell decision granting marriage equality to same-sex couples, many same-sex couples have chosen to marry, though some have chosen to stay in an unmarried domestic partnership. If you and your partner are interested in getting married, there are certain things about your legal relationship that will change. Florida’s Law Same-sex marriage… Read More »
What To Look For In A Divorce Lawyer
Divorce is a time when even the best among us need assistance. The complexity of the law means that you will require a good lawyer, but we must also remember that an lawyer has specific jobs to perform, and you must find a lawyer you feel comfortable with. If you are lawyer shopping, it… Read More »
Paternity & Child Support in Florida
All children should have parents that love and care for them; but increasingly single parents make up a significant portion of families. Florida law does not automatically assign paternity unless the parents are married to each other. Sometimes men who love their children are shut out of their lives, and sometimes women who are… Read More »
