During a divorce, child custody is a major concern for parents. There is a great deal of misinformation mixed with the facts about it. It is often difficult to discern between falsehoods and truths. However, knowing what is a myth and what is reality may help parents...
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What Is A Domestic Partnership And How Do I Form One?
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...
Florida Bill Proposing Family Law Changes Vetoed
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...
Understanding Grandparents’ Rights In Florida
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...
A Look At Gay Marriage In Florida One Year Later
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...
Understanding Issues And Concerns For Same Sex Parents
There has been some controversy concerning the rights of same sex couples and parents, and the legal status of same sex parents, in Florida recently. Same sex couples and families can face unique parenting challenges. When same sex partners begin a family they may...
Grandparents’ Rights Receive Continuing Focus And Attention
The issue of grandparents' rights can be a serious, sensitive and emotional issue, especially since the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren can be a special relationship. Because of the relationship grandparents have with the parents of their...
The Impact Of Same-Sex Marriage Legalization In Florida
Earlier this year, a federal judge in Florida instructed court clerks in Florida to follow his order and issue marriage licenses to gay couples. Following the judge's instructions, thousands of same-sex couples have been married in Florida. Although precise numbers...
Family Law Legal Resources Are Available To Help All Couples
Especially with the recent change to marriage laws, family law issues are as important as ever for gay couples. It has been just over one month since the same-sex marriage ban in Florida was struck down and same-sex couples became legally able to marry in the state....
What Is On The Horizon For Same-Sex Marriage In Florida?
Although the gay marriage ban in Florida was recently overturned so that same-sex couples can legally marry in the state, some same-sex couples may wonder what some of the impacts of this important change are and what the future holds for same-sex couples and married...