Most child custody cases are relatively long and drawn out processes. Both sides are aware that there is a difference of opinion as to how to divide parenting time and responsibilities, and the process of negotiating custody follows a fairly predictable process. In...
Family law attorney questions 50-year marriage
For most Florida couples, moving toward a divorce is a straightforward process. In some cases, however, matters are more complicated. Such is the case for entertainer Ben Vereen and his two wives. A family law attorney is now making the case for why Vereen should have...
Thinking of contacting a family law attorney after summer vacationnnnn
Now that school is back in session, many Florida families have time to reflect on their summer vacationnnnnn. For some, time spent together as a family this summer may have underscored deep flowing tensions within their marriage. Recent research suggests that divorce...
Is stepparent adoption right for your family?
The term "nuclear" doesn't fit most families today. Many kids grow up with stepparents, step siblings, half siblings, two moms, two dads or with grandparents as their guardians. When you enter into a blended family as a stepparent, you might love a child as your own,...
Don’t let finances get in the way of your loving marriage
You recently tied the knot. You found the one that you know you want to be with for the rest of your life. Love is a joy, and every day is a new adventure. Bravo! At the risk of bringing a little shade into your sunny twosome, be sure to address the realities of newly...
Having a perfect partner isn’t always an indication of forever
Funny. Honest. Smart. Charismatic. Motivated. Patient. Caring. Attentive. Passionate. Hardworking. Strong. Appreciative. Thoughtful. Sensitive. Family oriented. Good career. Financially stable. Affectionate. Loyal. Good looking. We all have certain qualities we would...
Many Punta Gorda parents frustrated with Pokemon Go obsession
Parents across the country are increasingly concerned about the amount of time their kids spend in front of various screens. Technology has led to amazing changes in modern life, but not all of those shifts have been positive. A prime example lies in the recent...
Could mental competency factor into a Florida divorce?
Divorce can cause many people to feel as though their mental stability is under attack. However, there are certain cases that come before the court in Florida and elsewhere in which one party's mental stability is called into question. One state is struggling to...
