In Florida, parents have a lot of control over child visitation matters. In fact, grandparent visitation in Florida isn't a right "until a parent prohibits visitation completely.” Further, “a grandparent can’t ask a court for additional time with a grandchild if a...
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Month: October 2020
Is your ex-spouse being fair about asset division?
Florida law mandates an equitable distribution of assets between soon-to-be exes in a divorce. Essentially, that means a judicially determined “fair” division of property. In some cases, the process surrounding property is relatively smooth and simple. Understandably,...
How an attorney-led team makes divorce easier
A divorce may be simple in concept: a married couple chooses to separate. However, the process can be much more complicated. For instance, a divorce in Florida needs to be “equitable,” according to the law. That means that divorcing partners will split their shared...
Why your A-list celeb’s marital split might matter personally
Maybe you just read that marital bliss for one of your favorite entertainers is on the proverbial rocks. Things seemed so positive over the years via all the glossy photos and linked upbeat stories that featured a seemingly ideal union. And now that’s all apparently...
Family violence: always an elevated concern, especially now
Domestic abuse is a serious and unabating issue in Florida and across the country. Especially now. The number of family violence incidents that have been reported to authorities and victims’ groups nationally has significantly dropped in recent months. Unfortunately,...