Articles Posted in Family Law

Introduction When a parent is incarcerated, it can create significant legal challenges regarding their parental rights and responsibilities. Florida courts aim to balance the rights of incarcerated parents with the best interests of the child. Depending on the circumstances, an incarcerated parent may still have legal rights to custody, time-sharing, and decision-making regarding their child.…

Introduction After a divorce, one parent may wish to relocate with their child for various reasons, such as a new job, better living conditions, or family support. However, Florida law places strict restrictions on parental relocation to ensure that both parents maintain a meaningful relationship with their child. Moving more than a short distance without…

Introduction Unmarried parents in Florida often face legal questions regarding parental rights, custody, and child support. Unlike married parents, who automatically share parental rights, unmarried parents must take additional legal steps to establish paternity and secure their rights and responsibilities. Understanding Florida’s laws regarding unmarried parents can help ensure that both parents remain involved in…

Introduction Family law cases, especially those involving divorce, child custody, and domestic violence, can become highly contentious. Unfortunately, in some cases, one party may make false allegations against the other to gain an advantage in court. False accusations of abuse, neglect, or misconduct can have serious legal consequences and negatively impact a person’s reputation, parental…

Introduction For many couples, pets are considered part of the family. However, when a marriage ends in divorce, determining who gets to keep a beloved pet can become a contentious issue. Unlike child custody disputes, Florida law treats pets as personal property rather than family members, meaning that courts do not apply custody laws when…

Introduction Alimony is awarded in some Florida divorces to provide financial support to a spouse after the marriage ends. However, if the receiving spouse begins living with a new partner, it can impact their eligibility to continue receiving alimony payments. Florida law allows alimony to be reduced or terminated in certain cases where the receiving…

Introduction Social media plays a significant role in modern communication, but during a divorce, online activity can have unintended legal consequences. What a spouse posts on social media can affect issues such as asset division, child custody, and alimony. In Florida, courts can consider social media evidence when determining key aspects of a divorce case.…

Introduction Divorce can take different forms depending on whether both spouses agree on key issues such as asset division, child custody, and alimony. In Florida, divorces are classified as either contested or uncontested, and the type of divorce significantly affects the legal process, timeline, and costs involved. Understanding the differences between contested and uncontested divorces…

Introduction Step-parent adoption is one of the most common types of adoption in Florida, allowing a step-parent to become the legal parent of their spouse’s child. This process provides legal security for the child, including inheritance rights, access to benefits, and a stronger family bond. However, step-parent adoption requires specific legal steps, including terminating the…

Introduction When a court issues an order in a family law case, both parties are legally required to follow it. Unfortunately, some individuals fail to comply with court-ordered obligations, such as paying child support, adhering to time-sharing schedules, or following alimony agreements. In these situations, the court can enforce compliance through contempt proceedings. This guide…