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Your Kid: Another Reason Floridians Should Leave Abusive Relationships
Some people believe that they should stay in an abusive relationship for the sake of their children, but this is a terrible idea. Why? Because domestic violence has a real impact on children, even if…
3 Family Legal Matters Impacted by Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and as October is winding down, we want to talk about an issue that affects all areas of family life and family law: domestic violence. Domestic violence takes the lives…
6 Steps to Escaping a Violent Relationship in Florida
No relationship is easy. Every couple goes through struggles, and can be overwhelmed by passion. Everyone who has been in a relationship has said and done things that they wish they could take back. There…
Preparing to Meet Your Florida Family Lawyer
It pays to prepare well for your first meeting with a family lawyer. No matter what your need may be, advance preparation can save you time and money. Here are the best ways to prepare…
9 Tips for Preparing Your House for a Home Study
Applying and preparing for adoption is often one of the most stressful processes you can go through. It may seem like there is hoop after hoop to jump through before you can finally be a…
Family Law App Attempts to Demystify Florida Legal Matters
A new mobile app for Floridians is attempting to smooth out legal processes for low-income families. The idea is to improve access to necessary forms and instructions, while also offering additional helpful features designed to…
4 Things You Need to Know about Divorce in Florida
We hear so much about divorce from the media that most people probably already think they know how it works. But several elements of Florida’s divorce laws are not present in the laws of other…
How to Help Children Through a Divorce
A divorce is rarely simple or easy. There are issues related to property, income, savings, debt, and so on. And when there are children involved, you add in the extra complications of separate housing, child…
How Establishing Paternity Can Get You Child Support
Providing for your child is hard enough, but providing for your child as a single mother is especially difficult. Even if you were never married to the father of your child and his name is…
Why You Should Choose Attorney David Scott
If you find yourself in need of a family lawyer, you should turn to us for all of your domestic legal needs. We’re proud to help families protect their rights, finances, and futures with quality,…
Beat the “Trump Divorce” – Finalize Florida Proceedings This Year
Changes in tax law under the Trump administration are likely to affect all of us in many ways. One of the more surprising ways, however, is divorce. How so? Because the new tax law includes…
The 19 Factors Florida Uses in Deciding Time-Sharing
One of the most difficult things that divorcing or separating couples with children have to face is determining child custody, known here in Florida as time-sharing. It is often an emotional issue for kids and…