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…
In divorces involving minor children and in paternity actions where the minor children’s parents never married, parenting plans are used to detail the rights of each parent regarding their minor children by establishing co-parenting rules for the parents. A Florida parenting plan instructs the parents on issues of parental responsibility (decision…
Do you need an attorney for your family law case? In our opinion, it is always in your best interest to be represented by a practicing family law attorney in a domestic relations case. The truth of the matter is however, that you are not required to be represented by an…
