Tag Archives: Fort Lauderdale Family Lawyers
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 »
Study Shows Risk of Divorce Higher for Those Who Marry in Their Early 30s
The Institute for Family Studies recently published the results of their analysis of data taken from the National Survey of Family Growth between 2006 and 2010. While it is not surprising that those individuals who married young, such as those in their early 20s, faced a heightened risk of divorce, researchers also found that… 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 »
Is It Time to Reevaluate Your Parenting Plan?
Its back to school season and many students are heading back for the first time as children of divorce. They may be starting a new school due to one parent’s relocation or shuttling back and forth between two households as part of a joint custody arrangement. While the freedom of summer makes custody splitting… Read More »
Pursuing a Claim for Permanent Alimony
The contentious nature of divorce is often driven by the issues of property distribution and alimony. Especially in situations where the spouses are uncooperative, discussions about granting alimony and the determination of an amount can lead to heated disagreements. Under Florida law, spousal support is the financial maintenance that one individual pays to their… Read More »
The New Trend in Marriage Dissolution: The Divorce Selfie
Many divorcing couples are turning to a cultural sign of the times to announce the end of their relationship. Divorce selfies are all over social media. Couples are using these pictures to not only tell the world about their new status, but to also demonstrate their intention to remain cooperative for the well being… Read More »
Paternity and Custody Considerations for the Unmarried Dad
Statistics indicate that by 2016, half of all new births will occur between unwed partners. Many of these instances will involve cohabitating couples who, even though unmarried, plan to raise their children together. However, a significant percentage will involve parents who are not in a monogamous relationship with one another and have no intentions… Read More »
Dating Site Hack May Lead to Divorce Court
The recent hacking of a large dating site may lead to divorce court for many spouses. Ashley Madison is a dating website that reportedly caters to married individuals who are looking for extramarital affairs. According to news reports, the website’s hacking exposed information for millions of registered users. The responsible parties allegedly threatened to… Read More »
Dealing with a Guardian Ad Litem
Sometimes, in the midst of a custody dispute, a guardian ad litem (GAL) is appointed to represent the best interests of the child or children. This may happen for a variety of reasons, at the request of a parent or at the judge’s discretion. These legal professionals act as an advocate for the minor(s),… Read More »