Alina Gonzalez-Dockery

The concept of a parenting plan has replaced prior notions of "child custody," "visitation," and "primary parent." In developing the parenting plan, the parties should be guided by what is in the best interests of the child.

In a marriage, a couple’s finances, debts and assets are intrinsically entwined. Deciding how they will be divided are critical financial and legal issues. When children are involved, far more challenging personal questions must be answered.

When there are significant assets and/or liabilities in existence on the marriage date, or other concerns during the marriage, persons may want to enter into a prenuptial agreement outlining their specific rights and responsibilities to one another.

A will is a legal document that allows you to name an executor for your estate and to distribute your assets to your named beneficiaries. A living will allows you to specify end-of-life decisions and name an agent to make health care decisions.

Family litigation can be a difficult and costly event for families. Dedicated to seeking constructive resolution of family disputes and conflicts by first exploring all alternatives to litigation, including non-adversarial collaborative law process.

In Florida, each parent is responsible for supporting their children whether the child lives with them or not. Florida law calculates child support using specific criteria to determine which parent will receive the support, which parent will pay.

If you become mentally disabled before you die, the probate court will appoint someone to take control of your assets and personal affairs. These “court-appointed agents” must file a strict accounting of your finances with the court.