If you are raising a child with your partner but are not the biological parent, you may assume you have the same legal rights as your partner. Unfortunately, that is not always true, which is why second-parent adoption is so important. It is a legal process that...
Deciding whether to end a marriage can bring questions about your finances, your children and the life you have built together. If you and your spouse are considering divorce, you may wonder whether the process differs for LGBTQ+ couples in Florida. In many ways, it...
In Florida, unmarried fathers generally need to establish legal paternity before they can seek parental responsibility. Without legal paternity, your child may not claim benefits, inheritance or financial support from you. Essentially, you need to confirm your...
You can show up for every school program, pay support on time and still find yourself sidelined when real decisions surface because Florida law does not treat an unmarried man as a legal parent until paternity is on record. The moment the court signs that order, the...
Parents facing custody disputes often try to solve matters on their own. They tell themselves that they can achieve the best outcome if they keep conflict minimal. When they do hire a lawyer, they often choose the first person they find when conducting an internet...
If you intend to file for divorce in the near future, you have many decisions to make. One of the most critical has to do with whether you secure legal representation and who you hire to assist you throughout the divorce process. Although you might feel as though you...
How a married couple chooses to go their separate ways can have a significant impact on both the cost and conflict involved in that transition. Many couples assume divorce must involve drawn-out court battles and skyrocketing attorney fees, but some approaches allow...
If you are trying to establish paternity, chances are you’re looking for more than just a piece of paper. You’re trying to protect your role in your child’s life and make sure they have the support they deserve. But in Florida, paternity isn’t automatic unless you’re...
Divorce proceedings are often largely emotional. Dissatisfaction with the marriage, distance between the spouses and other deeply personal concerns contribute to the breakdown of the marital relationship. While the factors that lead to the marriage failing are...
Many people in unhappy marriages choose to stay not because they imagine that things may get better but because they fear divorce. They know that the process takes months and can be incredibly expensive. They don't want to disrupt their family and diminish their...