Tag Archives: Fort Lauderdale Family Law Attorneys
When to Establish a Guardianship
Age, the circumstances of life, illness, or an accident can all act to deprive a person of the will or ability to handle his/her own affairs. Generally, being recognized as a legal adult brings with it the right to make key life decisions related to finances, medical care, where to live etc. Retaining these… Read More »
The Influence of Religion on Child Custody and Support
The influence parents exert on their children’s lives is deep and profound. Parents provide the support, guidance, and example children use to develop their own sense of self, perspective of the world, and how to treat others. When parents divorce and must decide how to divide child custody, these decisions become much more difficult… Read More »
What Are the Responsibilities of a Guardian?
Adults routinely make choices about finances, where to live, and medical care, which are some of the hallmarks of authority people receive upon reaching the age of majority. Retaining this power requires a person have the cognitive and/or physical ability to tend to their affairs in a reasonable manner. When this is no longer… Read More »
Resolving Child Custody Disputes Through Social Investigations
Parents quickly become emotional about child custody issues, and with good reason – the parent/child relationship is one of the most important relationships in a person’s life. When disputes arise over this loaded issue with a former spouse or partner, resolving them can feel practically impossible. Most parents realize, though, that children are not… Read More »
Challenging An Allegation Of Child Abuse Or Neglect In A Dependency Case
Parents usually strive to deliver what is best for their children, and make conscious efforts on a regular basis to put their children first. Allegations of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment turn these notions on their head, and put parents in the position of defending their fitness in dependency proceedings. The dependency process is… Read More »
Addressing Internet Sexual Addiction In Divorce And Child Custody Cases
The internet can be both a blessing and a curse for people, depending upon how they choose to use it. The vast amounts of information stored online has changed the way the world operates, learns, and communicates. With the positive features of internet access comes the easy availability of sexual content, some of which… Read More »
Dealing With False Allegations Of Domestic Violence During Divorce
Most victims of domestic violence truly suffer from physical and/or psychological abuse, and need to get out of the abusive situation to ensure their safety and that of their family. However, and this fact makes it more difficult for victims to be taken seriously, others choose to make false accusations, often in hopes of… Read More »
Dependency And The Dangers Of The Foster Care System
Any parent, if asked, would admit, without hesitation, that parenting is easily the most difficult task they will ever face. The difficulties of parenting are counterbalanced with the joy of seeing one’s child grow and develop into a unique individual. However, this dynamic can be swiftly and severely interrupted if the State opens a… Read More »
How Financial Disclosures Play Into Divorce
Figuring out how much money and assets a person will have at the end of a divorce is a critical issue for all spouses. Dividing one household into two inherently creates new expenses, albeit with the same income, and requires each party to make hard decisions about which costs are truly necessary and which… Read More »
Knowing When To Take Action To Protect Yourself In Divorce
Divorce generates a lot of emotion, and can spur spouses to engage in less than helpful or productive behavior. However, there is a distinct difference between venting frustrations to an estranged spouse, and making unwarranted threats to intimidate him/her or control the situation. Even when spouses agree that divorce is necessary, anger and resentment… Read More »
