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As the New Year approaches, it brings with it a sense of renewal and opportunity. For those who have recently experienced a divorce, this time of year can symbolize a fresh start. It’s a good time to set new goals, embrace new beginnings and plant seeds for the year...
The holiday season is filled with family festivities, which can present challenges for those co-parenting under a timesharing agreement. Both parents should have the opportunity to share special moments with their children around the holidays. With the presumption in...
Adopting a stepchild is more than a legal act. It's a celebration of growing families, expanding love and solidifying family bonds. For many stepparents in Florida, the decision to adopt reflects deep emotional commitments and a desire for official recognition of a...
Bring the complete picture of your marriage to your meeting with legal counsel Today we look at how to prepare for your first appointment with a family lawyer in anticipation of divorce. Of course, bring information, questions and goals. Also, be ready to tell the...
Dragging them into your Florida divorce could be a nightmare Without realizing it is even happening, a parent can begin to engage in behavior that may be harmful to the children of a marriage about to become a divorce. It is difficult enough for kids to handle the...
Divorce is a legal proceeding to produce a court order that terminates the economic and personal union of two people. While it is indeed an important legal matter, it is also a momentous emotional and personal milestone for the spouses and family involved. It would be...
Setting up two households and figuring out logistics for the children’s lives going forward after divorce is top of mind for parents ending their marriage. Of course, the child-support award is crucially important to the well-being of the kids. But also key to a...
It does not always occur to divorcing parents to consider who can claim the children as dependents on their tax returns after the marriage is officially over. The IRS has specific rules that govern this question, but that do give the parties flexibility if they want...
In the Sunshine State, laws governing major court decisions regarding children’s lives require judges to make decisions that will be in children’s best interests. In fact, this is true all 50 states and in many international agreements, so you could say that...
We love our dogs in Florida. Think of the pampered menagerie on any day at the beachfront promenade. From purebred to rescue, they easily become the center of the universe in many households. No surprise that the family pet – dogs, but also cats, horses and other...