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Don’t Be Scared to Get a Divorce: How People Move On

If you’re thinking about getting a divorce, but you’re afraid you won’t be able to rebuild your life afterward, you aren’t alone. It’s quite common for people who are considering divorce to worry that life…

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What Governor Scott’s Veto of Family Law Reforms Means

For years, lawmakers and other interest groups have been trying to make big changes to certain areas of family law in our state. Recently, their efforts were rebuffed yet again. Back in April, Governor Scott…

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The Different Types of Non-Traditional Families in Florida

The structure of families and households has undergone significant changes in American society in recent years. What is known among sociologists as a “traditional” family – a husband, wife, and children – has dominated American…

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Finding an Experienced, Inexpensive Family Law Attorney

When hiring a paternity attorney, what should you look for? In Florida, the law recognizes that a child benefits from having emotional and financial support from both parents, whether the parents are married or not. You…

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4 People to Consult During Florida Divorce Proceedings

Divorce can be a very lonely event. You’ve separated from your partner, and while you may have emotional support from family and friends, it can be hard to reach out to loved ones and ask…

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Native American Parents – Will Florida Let the Tribe Take Your Child?

In a recent case, a Florida tribe took a newborn baby from her Native American mother and white father. Could this happen in your family? Read on to learn more. A Complicated Florida Custody Case…

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Do I Need to Hire a Family Lawyer?

Sometimes, not everything in a family goes as planned. People get divorced, child support and custody need to be discussed, teens wish to be emancipated, and so on. In some cases, things go really wrong…

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Guide to Hiring a Family Lawyer for Divorce

What exactly is a “family lawyer”? In Florida, family lawyers handle a variety of different legal situations that are specific to – you guessed it – the family. This can mean anything from paternity to…

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6 Mistakes to Avoid During a Divorce

In modern society, divorce is a regretfully common occurrence. No one ever believes that it’s going to happen to them, but sometimes it’s just the best way out of a bad situation. And if it…

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6 Things to Consider when Looking for A Family Lawyer

The clients that family lawyers represent are usually trying to reshape their lives or hold onto custody of their children. No matter what situation the family is in, this is a big job. But just…

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6 Secrets of Family and Divorce Lawyers

Filing for divorce is often traumatic, and forces people to enter into an area of the law that most of them are not very familiar with. Family lawyers can help. They deal with people considering…

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Collaborative Divorce – and Why You Might Want to Consider It

How Florida Couples Tell Parents They’re Getting a Divorce A divorce can be an especially stressful and emotional time, even if it’s an amicable parting of ways. When it’s not amicable, the stress and emotions…

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