Summer vacation from school should be about fun, friends and family. But after divorce, the logistics can become complex and co-parenting with your ex-spouse when school is out stressful. Today we provide some tips about how to approach these issues in ways that help...
The question of a child’s paternity asks who the child’s biological father is. When the answer is either unknown or not legally established, the matter can end up in Florida state court for resolution in a paternity proceeding. A man who anticipates finding out...
When a couple divorces, pensions and other retirement accounts are often significant assets of the marriage. Especially when one spouse was the primary breadwinner and the other contributed more to the family as a caregiver to children or household manager, division...
March 17 is fast approaching – the festive day when we all wish we were Irish. So put on your dancing shoes and your best green and celebrate. Look for a rainbow that leads to a pot of gold or even just a four-leaf clover. St. Paddy’s Day is all about shenanigans, fun...
“Nesting” is a creative living arrangement focused on the wellbeing of children of parents who separate or divorce. The inspiration is the behavior of actual bird parents when caring for their hatchlings. The chicks remain in their secure home nest while their mother...
In vitro fertilization has become a frequent answer for couples seeking to overcome infertility or other challenges to create their families. But when spouses have frozen preembryos through IVF treatment, difficult legal issues can arise if they divorce. Florida IVF...
Sometimes its just the wrong time for a day devoted to romantic love – like when you are divorcing someone you thought was your forever person. Whether it was you who asked for a divorce or your partner, the end of a promise to love someone until the end of life...
“Love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage,” crooned Frank Sinatra. But when your betrothed requests a prenuptial agreement, suddenly potholes appear in the romantic road to the wedding. Take the time to understand a prenup can be a constructive and...
The worst stereotype of divorce is that of a knock-down courtroom fight. Actually, many Floridians divorce amicably enough that they can negotiate or mediate a marital settlement agreement. But when one spouse suspects (or knows) that the other is bringing to the...
What to expect in Florida Family Court proceedings With the new year, many are examining their circumstances as fodder for new year’s resolutions. Time to turn over a new leaf. Out with the old, in with the new. Time for a fresh start. Write a new chapter. While it...
The LAW OFFICES 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.
