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Whether you’re facing an initial child custody determination or a modification to an existing order, the court is going to base its determination on what it thinks is in the child’s best interests. That might sound straightforward, but some parents struggle to...
A divorce under any circumstances can be stressful, emotionally crushing, and financially troublesome. But these matters can be amplified if you’ve been married for an extensive period of time and are later in life. Gray divorce, the phrase given to marriage...
Many Florida residents struggle with addiction or mental health issues that negatively affect their everyday lives. It can be difficult to help someone with these issues if they are not willing to seek treatment. However, the Marchman Act and the Baker Act can help...
Many people 50 and older who live in the Sunshine State are ending their marriages and starting over, forcing changes to their long-held plans. This phenomenon is referred to as a “gray” divorce. While divorce affects people, their finances and their future regardless...
Watching a family member or loved one struggle with drug or alcohol addiction is often heartbreaking. One of the hardest parts is knowing that you have no control over their actions or addiction. Florida’s Marchman Act could help. The Marchman Act allows you to obtain...
As our loved ones age, there may come a point when they’re unable to make decisions for themselves. This can be difficult to deal with on an emotional level, as it can be painful to see those individuals we care about suffer from declining health, but one of these...
Adoption can be a great way to expand your family and extend love and support to a child in need. If you’re thinking about adopting a child, though, you might find yourself worried about many aspects of the process. In fact, a general unfamiliarity with it can create...
Many Florida courts no longer use the term custody in family court cases. Rather, your custody order is now called a parenting plan and physical custody is referred to as time-sharing. Your parenting plan specifies how decision-making responsibilities are allocated...
Divorce feels more common than ever. But do statistics support that feeling? Believe it or not, the United States saw a 40-year low in divorce rates in 2020 and 2021, averaging about 14 divorces per 1,000 women. Even though that number may seem relatively low, there...
Pursuant to Florida statute, marital property is to be divided equitably. This means that the marital estate must be divided fairly, but not necessarily evenly. Such an approach invites extensive negotiation and litigation, which could put you at a disadvantage if you...