Is your spouse quiet quitting your marriage?
Quiet quitting is not just for the workplace; it can happen in your marriage, too. It is a creeping and often unnoticeable change where a spouse starts doing only the bare minimum to avoid conflict. This gradual withdrawal may stem from a buildup of issues in your...
Can I appeal a custody order?
When you and your co-parent cannot agree on a custody arrangement, you typically end up in custody court and leave these decisions up to a judge. These decisions are made based on a “best interest of the child” standard. A judge reviews several different factors and...
Can my child choose which parent to live with?
If you are sharing custody of a child, one of the biggest questions you are likely to ask at some point is if your child can choose which parent to live with. This commonly happens as a child gets older and is better able to express a clear preference about where they...
Can you use any of these situations to modify child custody?
With the arrival of summer, many parents in Florida are going to find themselves spending more time with their children. While this can be great, it can also highlight aspects of your child’s life that you didn’t know about, particularly as they relate to time spent...
What is parental alienation, and does it affect parental rights?
Parental alienation is a term that describes the situation when one parent tries to damage or destroy the relationship between their child and the other parent. This can happen during or after a divorce, separation or custody dispute, and it can have serious...
Tips for successful co-parenting during summertime
Summer is approaching, and children are excited to finish school and enjoy time with their friends, families and by the pool! It is excellent for parents who wish to spend more time with their children if they can do so. Co-parenting is challenging at any time, but...
Divorce Mediation: What Is It And Does It Work?
When most people think of a couple getting a divorce, they typically imagine arguing inside a courthouse in front of a judge. However, most divorces never get to that point. In fact, most divorce cases settle before they go to trial. Many couples can solve their...
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...