Family

Joint Custody & Visitation Rights

Joint Custody & Visitation Rights

Joint Custody Can Avoid Visitation Issues After a Divorce If you're in the process of divorcing your spouse, you may want to consider joint child custody. In the absence of domestic violence or subst...

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Naming the Father on the Birth Certificate

Naming the Father on the Birth Certificate

A few legal tips to consider when deciding whether to name the father on the birth certificate. If you are a single parent — whether the mother or the father — there are a few considerations to k...

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Do I Have to Take a DNA Test?

Do I Have to Take a DNA Test?

The courts need concrete evidence to prove paternity. Establishing paternity can be a critical component of Florida custody and/or child support proceedings. In plenty of cases, a father or mother wi...

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Grandparent Rights in Florida

Grandparent Rights in Florida

It is important that grandparents know their rights, especially if they live in another state. One of the more complex aspects of law for a Florida family court occurs when they must consider whether...

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Do I have to Take a Parenting Class?

Do I have to Take a Parenting Class?

While usually not required, parenting classes provide beneficial information to families in divorce turmoil. The Florida legislature recognizes the fact that a large number of Florida children experi...

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What are Family Law Interrogatories and How Do I Answer Them?

What are Family Law Interrogatories and How Do I Answer Them?

What happens when the opposing party serves you with interrogatories. Interrogatories are a commonly used tool used during discovery in family law cases. These written questions are served by the opp...

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Can a Guardian Ad Litem Be Disqualified?

Can a Guardian Ad Litem Be Disqualified?

For parents who are dissatisfied with a Guardian Ad Litem's findings, the court limits their options to disqualify them. A guardian ad litem (GAL) is a court-appointed investigator who is chosen to i...

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The Role of the Guardian Ad Litem in Florida Trial Courts

The Role of the Guardian Ad Litem in Florida Trial Courts

Guardian Ad Litems serve the best interests of a child during a divorce case. In Florida divorce and child custody proceedings, a guardian ad litem (GAL) may be appointed to investigate solutions tha...

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Holiday Tips for Divorced Parents

Holiday Tips for Divorced Parents

Divorce can cause strains on households this time of year, but families can still have a peaceful holiday season. Even for the healthiest and most amicable legal separations or divorces, the holidays...

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