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Some couples in Florida may wonder what a domestic partnership is and how one is established in Florida. Domestic partnership in Florida can provide an alternative to traditional marriage for partners who maintain a significant personal, emotional and financial...
Parents may have anxiety about child custody during the divorce process or in other circumstances. They may wonder what different types of child custody arrangements are possible and may want to know what child custody arrangements are common in Florida. This blog...
A reform bill that would have restructured alimony and child custody in Florida was recently vetoed by the governor. The bill, and the issues it was seeking to address, has been controversial. The governor cited concerns that the bill would alter how child custody...
There are five different types of alimony that may be awarded in Florida. Alimony is commonly referred to as spousal support. A number of factors are used to determine the amount and length of alimony in Florida. Many individuals going through the divorce process may...
Any divorce can quickly become complex, but a high-asset divorce may have certain special complexities. Couples going through a high asset divorce may wonder what to expect and what are some important considerations they should pay attention to during their high asset...
Many families build their families through adoption . As a result, it can be helpful for anyone considering adoption in Florida to understand some important facts to determine if adoption is the decision they want to make. In the US, there are more than 100,000...
Grandparents' rights in Florida received a lot of attention over the past year. Grandparents' visitation and custody rights can be a challenging and sensitive issue for both parents and grandparents. In order to protect and act on their rights, grandparents must...
Gay marriage became legal in Florida a year ago, which is causing some Floridians to look back, and to look forward, at the impact on Florida communities and marriage itself. Hundreds of same-sex couples have been married in Florida over the past year. While the...
In family law, visitation generally refers to the time a noncustodial parent spends with his or her children. Child custody arrangements often address issues related to legal custody and physical custody, and each of these elements can be shared with the other parent...
In Florida, when a couple decides to divorce, equitable distribution rules are followed concerning property division. In addition, an alimony award may also be considered. Alimony can be granted to either spouse based on the needs of the recipient spouse and the...