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Prior to the Supreme Court's 2015 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage, many gay couples faced significant challenges obtaining a divorce. Same-sex couples were generally able to obtain divorces in states where they were married, however, may not be able to obtain a...
Child custody and visitation are big issues in many divorces. Florida now refers to visitation as time-sharing, which represents the importance the family law system places on the relationships children have with their parents, including when their parents are not...
Child support modifications are an important part of the family law process for many parents and families. A former Miami Heat basketball player was recently granted lower child support payments after claiming he is nearly broke. The player earned an estimate $35...
Determining paternity is important for a number of reasons, including the fact that the father of the child has a responsibility to support it, but also may have the right to be part of the child's upbringing. Establishing paternity also gives the child access to the...
A Florida man recently received adoption papers for his 53rd birthday from his 22-year old stepdaughter. The man received the legal papers along with a pen for his birthday gift this year. At first, he thought it was a joke, and then realized what his stepdaughter's...
A former NFL cornerback recently signed a contract with an NFL team to place him back on an NFL payroll and aid with child support obligations. The 32-year old football player was recently due in Florida family court concerning his child support obligations but did...
A prenuptial agreement can help a couple considering entering a marriage in a variety of ways. They can help couples protect a family business or personal assets. They can also help a couple determine how divorce-related issues will be handled in the event of a...
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...