Florida Family Legal Guides (70 found)

Written by David William Lipcon
Please take a few minutes to read this article from the American Academy of Pediatrics on child car seat safety. Please pass it along to those whom you might think will benefit from the information.
Posted in Car / Auto Accident 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Kelly Kathrene Spegon
Determining the appropriate child support payment amount and method can seem daunting, but having a good understanding of the process is invaluable.
8 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Support about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Diane Lynn Paull
The following list contains a brief description of the financial information required in a divorce filing in Florida. This information is disclosed in a Certificate of Compliance and is often referred to as mandatory financial compliance.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Melissa Dawn Sosa
If you believe that your spouse may be contemplating a divorce, it is important for you to set aside as much money as possible in a separate account or location, so as not to end up like many clients whom I have counseled whose spouses filed for divorce just after emptying the family bank account.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Luana Martucci
When DCF shelters your child away from you because of abuse, neglect or abandonment, there is procedure that is followed. If DCF does not find enough grounds to file for an expedited Petition for Termination of Parental Rights due to severe circumstances, then in most instances DCF will:
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Abuse 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Christina M. Castellano-Mesa
First research your local county website as many offer forms for self-help; you can download free forms and instructions. It is a valuable resource for a couple with no minor children, marital assets or alimony claims - ie, a simiplified divorce. It can also guide others that do have these issues.
Posted in Family 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Hillsborough County, FL

Written by Maria Katsouli
What is Collaborative Law? What happens in a Collaborative Family Law Case or Divorce? What are the benefits to using the Collaborative Process for my Divorce or other Family Matter? What happens if we cannot agree during the Collaborative Process? How do I know if this is right for my family?
6 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Family 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Jeanne Trudeau Tate
When can a birth mother sign a consent for adoption and is she able to change her mind once the consent is signed? What tax benefits are available to adoptive parents?
Posted in Adoption 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Danelle Dykes Barksdale
Parental consents to adoption are irrevocable upon signing for children under 6 months of age unless there is fraud or duress. For children over 6 months of age, a parent has 3 business days to revoke the consent for any reason. After 3 business days the parent must show fraud or duress.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Adoption 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Nicole Ward Moore
The ICPC establishes the procedures for interstate placements and assign responsibilities for all parties involved in placing a child for adoption. It applies only to children who are placed for adoption across state lines, not to placements made with a adult relatives, stepparents, or grandparents.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Family 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Adam B. Cordover
Current state of child custody/time-sharing in Florida
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Custody 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Stephen George Cobb
Florida Domestic Violence Law is one of those legal areas where what you don't know can really hurt you. This helpful guide will tell you what to do, and what not to do if you or someone you love has been charged with Domestic Violence.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Lori I Barkus
In Florida, assets and liabilities may be marital (joint) or non marital (separate). Many people make a crucial mistake in determining what is marital and what is non-marital property. The legal determination in Florida is based not on title alone.
Posted in Divorce / Separation 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Lori I Barkus
You may have heard about the collaborative divorce concept in broad general terms. Although many people like the concept, there are many questions about how it works, and, most importantly, does it work. The article below presents a brief summary of how the collaborative divorce process works.
Posted in Divorce / Separation 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Lori I Barkus
There are numerous misconceptions when it comes to divorce. Often, situations which could be resolved fairly amicably become highly contested because one of the parties is operating under the mistaken belief that the myth is actually the reality. Below are three of the most common misconceptions.
Posted in Divorce / Separation 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Lori I Barkus
When it comes to divorce, men are prone to certain errors that can have a lasting impact on their divorce settlements or lives beyond the final judgment. Below is a list of the seven deadly sins of men, or Dad’s, or Ex-Husband’s, whichever the case or appropriate label may be.
Posted in Divorce / Separation 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Lori I Barkus
We have all heard of the 7 deadly sins. When it comes to women and divorce, the transgressions are not gluttony, envy or pride, but they can be quite damaging. Below is a list of what I call the seven deadly sins, or biggest mistakes commonly committed by divorcing women.
Posted in Divorce / Separation 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Stann William Givens
“Does the property always get divided 50/50?"
Posted in Divorce / Separation 8 days ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Stann William Givens
A question we typically ask our clients at the initial consultation is, “Are you seeing someone for individual counseling?”
Posted in Divorce / Separation 8 days ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Stann William Givens
There are probably more myths in existence about alimony than any other factor in a divorce.
0 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Alimony 8 days ago. Jurisdiction: Florida