A high profile child custody matter is making its way through the courts and has raised debate about the protections afforded to Native American children. For many Florida residents, the issue hits close to home, as even a slight degree of Native American ancestry is...
What makes a prenuptial agreement stand up in court?
Prenuptial agreements have become an important component of marriages in Florida, particularly when it will not be the first marriage for one or both spouses. But the prenup isn't legally airtight, it may be challenged in divorce litigation, particularly if they fail...
Divorce and child custody tips for Florida men
Reaching the end of a marriage is never easy for parents. As fathers, many men in Florida feel particularly ill-equipped to navigate the waters of being a single parent. It may be helpful to know that now is a truly great time in human history to be a divorced dad....
Consider retirement needs while negotiating a Florida divorce
As an individual ages, planning for retirement becomes more of a pressing matter. In the case of many married couples, provisions have been made to assist both spouses in making ends meet during retirement. Should the marriage end, however, it is imperative for...
A child custody attorney can guide parent collaboration
In many cases, Florida parents want to do what is right for their children, but become blinded by their own emotional reaction to the end of their marriage or relationship. It is difficult to set aside one's own feelings and focus exclusively on the needs of a child,...
Florida parents must be flexible in child custody approach
When two parents have gone through a difficult breakup or have battled over the division of parenting time, there are often a number of lingering resentments that can color their interaction for many years to come. This is an understandable but unfortunate state of...