When is a marriage not worth saving? – Remsen Law Getting married is one of the biggest decisions a person can make in his or her life. Some romantic relationships may last a lifetime and when done correctly, marriage can too. However, some marriages fail due to infidelity, financial problems,…
Here’s a family law term that separating parents need to know about, so they can avoid it: parental alienation. It might sound like something out of a science-fiction movie, but it instead is an all-too-real violation of the explicit and implicit rules of divorce, and in particular, time-sharing with children. …
There are many instances where a fight between two or more parties may break out in the heat of the moment. Physical fights may or may not include weapons and not all fights result in harm or bodily injury. For differentiation purposes, the courts use two different terms: assault and…
In many marriages, both spouses are capable earners, but one spouse nonetheless quits his or her job, perhaps to take a lead role in raising children. Both spouses and their kids (if any) accustom themselves to a shared lifestyle. Should it become necessary to legally terminate the marriage through a…
For most parents, the bond between parent and child cannot be severed. Few relationships can mirror the intimate connection and biological link that parents and their children share. Throughout their lives, parents are given the task of child-rearing as well as the legal authority over their children. However, there are…
Sometimes counseling is not enough to preserve marriage. Irreconcilable differences can stem from dozens of sources, but whatever the cause, a marriage that cannot be maintained should end in a legal and equitable resolution. Filing for divorce can be fraught with issues, though; how will timesharing with the kids be…
When a child is born in Florida to an unmarried mother, Florida law mandates that the birth facility (usually a hospital) communicate the rights and responsibilities that come with being a child’s legal father to the child’s presumed father. If this father and the child’s birth mother both voluntarily agree…
Depending on the circumstances, drug possession can be a very serious charge; even prescription drugs like Xanax have come under close scrutiny by law enforcement. The trafficking of cocaine, meth, and heroin can land you in some serious trouble and could potentially ruin your future. Halting the trafficking and possession…
If you are ever in a situation where you have been drinking and you get stopped by a police officer, there are specific steps that you should take to ensure your rights are protected. If you follow these steps, you will have a better chance of experiencing a positive result…
When a court enters an order establishing parental rights and/or time-sharing that court retains jurisdiction until all children subject to the order reach the age of majority (18 years) or until the order is domesticated in or transferred to a different jurisdiction. Pursuant to Florida law, a residential parent cannot permanently…
