What is a marital settlement agreement?
If you are considering a divorce, you might have ideas about what divorce looks like in practice. Do you picture a courtroom, judge and two lawyers? Do you have friends or family who have gone through the process through mediation? With divorce, like marriage, your...
Can you invalidate your prenuptial agreement
Getting married is exciting. You’re embarking on a new life together with your spouse where you share everything from a home to memories and even a family. But for some people, the idea of sharing everything, especially their hard-earned wealth, is nerve-wracking....
Guarding against parental alienation
In Florida, as in all states, the best interests of the child guide custody discussions and decisions. That said, it isn’t news that between two parents a tug-of-war sometimes ensues for the child’s affection and loyalty. The courts do not support this, for a child...
A family law attorney should know the jurisdiction
An effective family law attorney should know Florida law, the unique characteristics of the courts where they practice, local government agents and the issues that families face during divorce. Knowing the law and the local legal terrain is an asset. Understanding...
Modifying a parenting plan after a Florida divorce
When a Florida couple decides to end their marriage, the presence of minor children can add strenuous difficulty to an already arduous process. The divorcing parents may be required to devote significant time and energy to working out a parenting plan that is...
The basics of “parental rights” and “parental responsibilities”
Many people think about the significant responsibilities they will have once they have children, but we often don’t think about parental “rights” until those rights are threatened in some way. If you are facing a legal issue that involves the basics of parental...