Category Archives: Family
At What Age Can A Child Choose Which Parent They Live With?
Navigating child custody is among the most daunting issues that need to be settled in a divorce. When deciding child custody, the courts take several factors into consideration. One of those factors is the preference of the child, if they’re old enough and mature enough to make a decision. Regardless of the child’s preference,… Read More »
Is It Legal To Spy On Your Spouse During An Orlando Divorce?
If you suspect your spouse of cheating, withholding assets, or other forms of subterfuge, you may be tempted to spy on them. However, the Florida courts will only consider evidence that is legally obtained. While you won’t be tossed in jail for spying on your spouse, the information you acquire through spying may not… Read More »
What Happens If You Miss A Child Support Payment In Florida?
Nothing good. Florida law requires that both parents contribute to the financial security of their children. Parents are obligated by law to support their children regardless of whether or not they are still married. If you miss one court-ordered child support payment, the collection process begins. The result includes several unpleasant penalties that we’ll… Read More »
How Do Allegations Of Adultery Impact A Divorce In Florida?
The three main reasons people cite for their divorces are money issues, growing apart, and adultery. In the case of adultery, one spouse may feel as if the other spouse is responsible for the breakdown of the marriage. That spouse might feel as though they should be favored during the settlement process. However, whether… Read More »
How Can Social Media Negatively Impact Your Divorce Case?
Social media is the bane of most lawyers’ existence. Our clients routinely post inappropriate and damaging content that could put their case in peril. We always caution them to be very careful about what they post on Facebook, as this content can (and will) be used against you by opposing counsel. In this article,… Read More »
Understanding The Best Interests Of The Child Standard Under Florida Law
When it comes to child custody matters, Florida judges are required to make decisions that reflect the best interests of the children. This standard is employed in every state across the country. The best interest of the child’s standard is applied in virtually all important legal decisions regarding the life of the child. This… Read More »
How Is Child Custody Decided During A Florida Divorce?
Couples with minor children have to decide matters related to custody, timesharing, parenting time, and child support. Both parents might fight to gain custody of the children. In some cases, nervous parents ask us which parent is more likely to gain custody during a Florida divorce. Many believe that mothers are more likely to… Read More »
How To Prove Parental Abuse, Neglect, Or Alienation In A Family Law Case
The Florida court’s default position is that it’s in the best interest of the child to have both parents in the child’s life. The courts will deviate from this position only when one parent brings allegations of parental abuse, neglect, or alienation. This would include situations involving domestic violence or allegations that one parent… Read More »
When Can The Florida Courts Terminate The Rights Of A Parent Over Their Child?
Terminating the parents’ parental rights over a child is not a decision that the Florida courts take lightly. It goes without saying that the Florida courts default on giving parental rights to the child’s biological parents. In legal terms, custody is defined as physical residence with the parents and the decision-making power to make… Read More »
What Happens At A Domestic Violence Injunction Hearing In Florida?
The State of Florida takes domestic violence very seriously and has several mechanisms in place to help abused spouses protect themselves. This includes domestic violence injunctions, which are a type of restraining order. In Orlando, we have two types of domestic violence injunctions: temporary orders and permanent orders. As a result, two types of… Read More »