What is a social investigation in a custody case?
What Is a Social Investigation and how does it impact your custody case? When children are involved in a Florida divorce, one of the most important responsibilities of the Court is to ensure that the...
Custody
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Can I FaceTime With My Child?
Electronic communication between parents and children might not be harmless during divorce. Technology like Skype and FaceTime are great ways to communicate electronically, so it makes sense that man...
Divorce
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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...
Collaboration
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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...
Family
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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...
Family
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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 Tampa family court occurs when they must consider whether i...
Family
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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...
Divorce
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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...
Court
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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...
Divorce
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