Category Archives: Family Law
4 Ways To Make Timesharing Exchanges Easier For Your Children
In Florida, after a divorce, both parents have the right to spend time with their children as long as the court agrees that it is in the children’s best interest. If you are a divorced parent in Florida, you most likely have a parenting plan which spells out which days or nights you are… Read More »
Termination Of Parental Rights In Florida
While Florida courts understand how important it is for a child to have a relationship with their parent(s) and recognize a parent’s right to make decisions regarding their child’s life, there are sometimes when courts may intervene and terminate parental rights. While this might seem unfair, there are some situations in which terminating parental… Read More »
Here’s How A Guardianship Attorney Can Help You
Are you considering seeking guardianship for a loved one or looking to become a guardian for a loved one? If you are, it is crucial that you hire a guardianship attorney. It is not advisable to handle guardianship matters without an attorney. The process of seeking guardianship can be an emotional and complex one…. Read More »
Pros And Cons Of A Lump-Sum Alimony Payment
Although Florida courts that oversee divorce proceedings usually prefer ordering periodic alimony payments, sometimes, after a divorce, the judge may order one party to pay the other party alimony in one go. The Court can order an individual to pay a lump sum alimony after one party makes a request, or even in circumstances… Read More »
Florida Guardianship: Determining Incapacitation
Florida law provides for the appointment of a guardian for an adult in circumstances where the adult’s ability to make decisions is impaired. Once a guardian has been appointed, they will be making decisions on behalf of the individual deemed impaired (the ward). Generally, a guardian’s duty in Florida is to act on behalf… Read More »
Best Interests Of The Child Factor #4: Stability And Continuity
In Florida, judges make child custody/time sharing decisions based on the best interests of children. According to Florida statute 61.13, courts are required to make children’s best interests the primary consideration during the establishment or modification of parental responsibility and the development, approval, or modification of parenting plans. When it comes to making decisions… Read More »
