The UCCJEA and Florida: I like to think I stay well-informed regarding current issues in family law. I read new case law; attend continuing legal education seminars; seek[...] Read More
Grandparents’ Rights in Florida No matter how ideal a family may appear, everyone knows that all family dynamics can be complicated. Those dynamics can become more complicated when[...] Read More
Should I Stay or Should I Go: Florida’s Relocation Laws In the aftermath of a divorce or separation, there may often be a variety of emotions — perhaps sadness, grief, happiness, even relief. With[...] Read More
What Factors Are Used to Calculate Child Support? The financial support of children by their parents is a central issue in Florida family law. For the State of Florida, the principle behind[...] Read More
Who is a child’s legal father in Florida? Does it matter? The issue of paternity is one we find generates a great deal of confusion. Many fathers in Florida operate under the incorrect assumption that[...] Read More
Does Florida have a presumption in favor of 50/50 time-sharing?* *THIS ARTICLE WAS UPDATED PURSUANT TO THE REVISED FLORIDA STATUTE, 61.13, WHICH BECAME EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2023 Does Florida have a presumption[...] Read More
When can a child decide who to live with in Florida? One of the more common misconceptions that we encounter in family law is the myth that once minor children reach a certain age in[...] Read More