Tag Archives: Broward County Divorce Attorneys
Establishing Paternity Under Florida Law
It may come as no surprise that the birth rate of children born to unmarried parents has skyrocketed in recent years. This trend has resulted in more complicated parent-child relationships and the need to legally establish paternity in accordance with Florida law. Paternity laws allow unmarried parents to formally establish a parental relationship between… Read More »
Can I Modify My Florida Child Support Order?
A child support order is modifiable under Florida law when there has been an involuntary change in a parent’s circumstances that makes the current order no longer reasonable, given your circumstances. A good example of a situation that might justify a modification would be one in which a parent is laid off from his… Read More »
The Termination of Parental Rights in Florida
Outside of very serious circumstances, the state generally does not interfere with an individual’s right to parent their child. However, in certain circumstances, the courts may find it in the best interest of a child to terminate a parent’s rights. This includes the right to make decisions, spend time and determine who can access… Read More »
Domestic Violence by Strangulation
Domestic violence is a painful and horrific crime that affects thousands of Floridians every year. For those who are married to their abusers, leaving is only the first step. All divorces are challenging, but they can become even more taxing when allegations of domestic violence are involved. That is why it’s important to understand… Read More »
Facebook as an Alternative Service Method?
People use Facebook for a lot of reasons, including keeping up with family and friends, promoting businesses and finding old classmates. A New York judge recently approved a new use for the social media site that could potentially spread to divorce proceedings nationwide. The Washington Post is reporting about a Manhattan Supreme Court judge… Read More »
Can a Mentally Incapacitated Person Obtain a Divorce?
A recent case addresses the mental capacity necessary for filing a divorce action in the state of Florida. The details sound like a soap opera plot, complete with million dollar estates and controversial prenuptial agreements. At its center is a Florida family statute that has never been analyzed under these particular circumstances. The Case… Read More »