While there can be many reasons to initiate family law proceedings, most can be fairly difficult to deal with, both emotionally and financially. Sometimes, however, there is an underlying need for further assistance that an individual might not be able to attain on his or her own. In many cases, such people are those who are most at risk, or …
Adoption Rules and Recognition in Other States
In raising a family, one of the primary goals of the parents should be to provide stability for any children in the marriage. There are times, however, when it may be necessary for families to relocate to another city, or even to another state. While it is not uncommon for families to move from one area to another, doing so …
Understanding Stepparent Adoption in Florida
It is no secret that navigating life after divorce can be difficult. Not only do divorced spouses have to be concerned with creating a new life of their own after divorce, but they can have a number of other concerns, both financial and emotional, stemming from divorce. As can be expected, things can become even more complex if minor children …
Temporary Custody Options in Florida
It is widely recognized that, when it comes to family law matters, legal parents of a child are the only individuals who have the right to make decisions for and raise the child. In fact, a court will generally not recognize the rights of third parties, such as grandparents or stepparents, if they have not already adopted the child. While …
Divorcing While in the Military
Divorce in any situation can be a stressful and complicated matter. Not only do spouses have to worry about how to divide the life they had previously built together, but they may even have to worry about what happens to the children of that marriage. In marriages where one or both parties are serving in the military, however, things can …
Advancement of Child Custody Reform in Florida
Family law matters can contain a number of emotional and complex topics. Whether it is the division of property or determining spousal support, there are matters that can change people’s lives. Perhaps no issue, however, has more impact on the lives of parties to a divorce than that of child custody. While some people might be okay with losing the …
Can an Attorney Help Enforce a Family Law Court Order?
Family law cases are rarely simple matters. Whether it is a child custody case, a divorce, or even a dispute over alimony, family law matters can come with a great deal of emotional and mental stress. Unfortunately, there are some cases in which a party might not want to comply with the orders of the court. When this happens, it …
Can a Court Order Attorney Fees in a Family Law Case?
While it is no surprise that a family law case can be a costly ordeal both financially and emotionally, there are some things that can be easy to overlook while involved in divorce proceedings. Due to the personal nature of family law cases, it can be easy to drag things out or to try and fight over every last thing, …
The Complex Nature of Domestic Violence Charges in Divorce
It is no surprise that a divorce can be an emotionally charged matter. Not only must people deal with putting an end to a former relationship, but also, they will likely be faced with a number of other stresses, including beginning a new life apart from the other spouse and possibly creating a co-parenting plan. In these situations, anybody would …
Reasons You Might Need to go Back to Court After a Divorce
It should come as no surprise that divorce can be a complex matter. While most people are aware that divorce proceedings can continue on longer than expected, there are also situations in which parties to divorce might need to go back to court after the divorce has been finalized. While not every case might need to address additional issues after …