Any Floridian in this position should proceed carefully if they want to preserve their right to remain here. The collision of Florida family law and federal immigration law this situation creates is legally complicated and a misstep could increase the risk of removal...
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Does your pet have the key to your heart this Valentines Day? part 2
Is Mittens more loyal than your soon-to-be ex-spouse? In part 1, we revisited the treatment of family pets in Florida divorces – basically like personal property. Sadly, in some marriages that are on the rocks, parties develop more feelings for their pets than for...
Florida divorce: Cupid aimed for my spouse but hit my dog, part 1
Your marriage is over, but your furbaby still has your heart Many Floridians have dogs, cats and other pets smaller or larger – or less traditional. Especially during the pandemic, pets play an important role within many households and are part of the family. Lots of...
Putting a dollar sign on a Florida business during a divorce
If you face divorce and you, your spouse or both of you jointly own a business, proper valuation of that enterprise is necessary so the court can fairly divide the marital estate. You and your spouse may be able to agree on a number, but if not, the judge will...
New year – new love. Approaching the subject of prenuptial agreements in 2022
The stereotype that it ruins the romance if an engaged person brings up the topic to their future spouse of whether they need a premarital agreement is just that – a worn-out assumption that should be relegated to the junk pile. A prenuptial agreement is a useful...
Fickle foreign festivities, part 2
Child travel bonds can pressure parents to return kids after visits abroad In part 1 of this post, we told readers about the power of a Florida judge to order an international travel bond as financial incentive for a divorced or unmarried parent not to abduct their...
Fickle foreign festivities, part 1
Posting travel bonds in Florida for international child travel In this interconnected world, for a child to have married or unmarried parents from different nations is not unusual. However, if the binational marriage or relationship breaks down, matters of custody and...
Florida alimony: The proof is in the figgy pudding
What it takes to prove or disprove a Florida spousal support claim Alimony is one of the more important components of a divorce settlement or judgment. The payment of support from one ex-spouse to the other after the divorce is final can make a difference in the...
Thankful for my Board Certified divorce lawyer
Why is the distinction of board certification important in Florida? If you face marital problems and divorce may be on your horizon, it is important to interview family law attorneys to find someone who is a good fit for you personally and for you professionally in...
Mummies (or daddies)? Who has a leg up in Florida family law?
Are you a Floridian haunted by potential outcomes in your divorce if arrangements in the decree are in accord with historical family roles based on gender? Some of those frightful stereotypes include: Mothers should have custody because they are better at nurturing...
The Law Office of Forrest & Forrest, PLLC represents individuals in Fort Lauderdale in high-asset divorce matters. Daniel Forrest is board-certified family lawyer and mediator serving the South Florida area.
