On May 17, 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill greatly restricting Florida doctors in their ability to give gender-affirming treatment to transgender minors. The law took effect immediately upon signing. Notably for Florida parents and out-of-state parents of kids...
Month: May 2023
Stepping up to stepparent is not stepping up for child support
The relationship between a child and their stepparent can be as important and meaningful as that of a child and their biological parent. Blended family structures are common nowadays, and stepmothers and stepfathers often play crucial roles in stabilizing blended...
If you didn’t tie the knot, living together is not enough for alimony
Those of us over a certain age remember a time when the idea of living together in a romantic relationship without marrying was shocking to most people. In just a generation or two, people have largely come to accept committed cohabitation in our society. Some people...
Mediation: From hostile conflict to arms-length agreement
Some divorcing couples can negotiate marital settlement agreements resolving what they will do with their assets and money, future support and child custody arrangements. If they remain far apart on these issues or have such animosity that negotiation seems too...