Grandparents’ Rights in Central Florida: What You Need to Know
Many grandparents play a vital role in the lives of their grandchildren, offering love, stability, and emotional support. In numerous families, grandparents are a constant presence, helping raise, guide, and care for younger generations. However, when parents...
How to Legally Change Your Name in Central Florida
Changing your name is a deeply personal decision that can stem from Marriage, Divorce, Adoption, or simply the desire for a fresh start. While it may seem like a simple process, a legal Name Change in Central Florida involves several important steps and legal...
Co-parenting: How to Prepare for the School Year
For our children, it may seem as though summer just started. Department stores, television commercials, print advertisements, etc. remind us that the back to school season is on the horizon. Children and parents who are readjusting from a Divorce, may experience more...
Optimizing Timesharing Schedules During Hurricane Season in Central Florida: A Guide
Hurricane season in Central Florida can bring more than just severe weather. It often creates logistical and emotional challenges for Divorced or separated parents trying to manage Timesharing schedules. When storms disrupt normal routines, understanding your legal...
Protecting Your Rights in a Contested Divorce
Divorce is rarely easy, especially when it becomes contested, emotions run high and legal complexities may multiply. What is a contested Divorce? The term contested means that Spouses cannot agree on one or more key issues in the case such as Timesharing (formerly...
Timesharing: Making the Most Out of Your Summer
As your children embrace the start of their summer vacation, they may be wondering what will keep them busy in the coming months. While some parents may play each day by ear, if you adhere to a timesharing schedule, it is especially important to make the most of any...
Seven Common Terms Used by Central Florida Family Law Attorneys
The decision to Divorce often comes with several emotions. When meeting with a Central Florida Family Law Attorney, a potential Client might feel overwhelmed. During the intake process, unfamiliar phrases or legal terms could be brought up. Below is a list of seven...
Holding Space for Men’s Mental Health During the Divorce Process
June is recognized as Men’s Mental Health Month. Due to the stigma and lack of support surrounding men’s mental health, those who experience divorce may struggle with navigating the emotions that accompany the end of their marriage. There are several ways for men to...
How Do I Get Alimony During My Divorce?
“In every proceeding for dissolution of the marriage, a party may claim alimony and suit money in the petition or by motion, and if the petition is well founded, the court shall allow a reasonable sum therefor. If a party in any proceeding for dissolution of marriage...
When Does My Spouse Get Rights to My Property in Marriage?
Florida Statute 61.075 controls how the parties’ assets and liabilities are to be distributed. As previously discussed, the court must first determine which assets and liabilities are classified as “marital” (see previous blog for more information on this topic)....