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Maintaining confidentiality for children’s therapy in Florida custody disputesWe must first emphasize that the question whether a child’s therapy records or testimony of a child’s psychotherapist can be kept confidential in a custody dispute is a very complex area of...
Conflict of interest in attorney-client representation When a Floridian looks for a lawyer to represent him or her in a divorce or other family law matter, there are certain things for a future client to consider. It is a good idea to interview candidates and consider...
Service of process in Florida Department of Revenue administrative proceedings Despite that we conduct much of our personal and professional business electronically, we still get too much paper mail. It often goes into a pile and we do not read it for weeks, if at...
The advantages and pitfalls of refinancing a mortgage due to divorceWhat to do with the family home in a divorce is one of the most significant decisions most spouses must make in divorce negotiations. Are they parents who think it would be good at a time of family...
How to preserve step-sibling relationships after a Florida divorce When two people marry and both have children from previous relationships, their children become step-siblings. Even though not biologically related, when step-siblings grow up together, they can become...
What is the Hague Convention and why does it matter? When the divorce is finally over, a parent might be surprised by a request from the other parent to take the children on an international trip outside of the U.S. If there is conflict in the relationship, suspicion...
Florida's groundbreaking caselaw on the rights of biological fathers and married mothersIn June 2018, the Florida Supreme Court released an important opinion that, in essence, recognized that the biological father of a child born to a mother who is married to another...
Don’t forget your will and life insurance policies!It should not be an afterthought after you are finally divorced that you might need to change your will and other estate planning documents. Rather, you should consider as soon as you know your marital relationship is...
What is the true role of a Florida guardian ad litem?If you are a parent in a Florida divorce or other court proceeding involving your children, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for your kids. You may question the impartiality of the GAL, but being impartial...
Protective orders against cyberstalkingToday we continue our discussion about Florida laws that protect against online harassment and threats. In Part 1, we talked about what cyberstalking is under Florida law, including as a type of domestic violence.In 2012, the...