Category Archives: Family
Your Rights In Long-Term Relationships
According to a recent report by the United States Census Bureau, there has been a decrease in divorces. While that is good news, the report also found there have been fewer marriages. With these facts in mind, it supports what many people already see in their own families and social circles, many couples are… Read More »
Divorce And Florida Retirement Plans
In Florida, equitable distribution is part of the divorce process. This distribution will include all assets and property acquired over the course of a marriage, including pension plans and 401k accounts. But, it is important to note that equitably does not necessarily mean a split of 50% for each person. Reviewing the details of… Read More »
Should Phone And Video Calls Be Part Of My Florida Parenting Plan?
In order to smoothly share parental responsibilities, it can be helpful to have guidelines in place. For example, while it may be appropriate for a parent with primary custody to call or text a child from time to time when they are visiting their non-custodial parent, a lot of communication may be interpreted by… Read More »
Do I Have Visitation Rights After A Divorce As A Grandparent?
Grandparents naturally love and are fond of their grandchildren, often wanting to spend almost all of their time with them. Whether their involvement in their grandchild’s life is full-time or on holidays or from afar, grandparents are a crucial part of the family structure, playing significant roles in a child’s life. Some states provide… Read More »
Preparing For A Divorce As A Stay At Home Mother In Florida
Going through a divorce is often a traumatic experience. When a couple is married, the dissolution of a relationship equals more than just dashed hopes and dreams. Divorce means dividing assets, dealing with what might seem like an endless amount of legal matters, and lastly, setting custody where children are involved. Hard enough as… Read More »
Five Signs Your Partner May Be Abusive
Abuse in any form is a complicated and sensitive issue. Most abusive partners will not show any signs of abuse or mistreatment in the beginning, which is why many victims fall prey to their traps. Whether you’re a man or a woman, an abusive partner can draw a barrage of mental and physical pain… Read More »
Are You Looking to Adopt During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Ever since the early part of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the world, including the adoption sector. Despite the many difficulties, not everything has become worse. Let’s take a look at some facts about adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adoption During the COVID-19 Pandemic The pandemic has caused several delays as courts, social… Read More »
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic abuse spans back as a very unfortunate reality to the earliest humans and their relationships. Domestic Violence is often not talked about half as often as it should, but when it is talked about most imagine a jarring scene of immense violence. In reality, the picture is murky on what domestic violence is… Read More »
Adoption and Divorce: How Does Child Support Work?
Divorce can be a time of grueling loss and adjustment. Even when a divorce is effortless there is always some grief in one form or another. The sentiments are exacerbated by disputes regarding finances or assets. Common divorce disputes consist of custody, child support, spousal support and divisions of assets and debts. Adoption and… Read More »
Temporary Restraining Orders: What You Need to Know
There are many reasons why an individual may need a restraining order against someone. Typically, any threat from civil to domestic can warrant a restraining order. These can be verbal threats, harassment, assault, terroristic threats, trespassing, stalking or cyber stalking. While not limited to the aforementioned circumstances, it goes to show that there are… Read More »
