Family Law

Divorces are frequently highly emotional situations. This is likely to be exacerbated when one spouse’s extramarital behavior is the trigger for proceedings. In these circumstances, it’s common for people to use the terms “infidelity” and “adultery” interchangeably. However, from the per...

  Can a Child Influence Custody Choices? Any custody case involves some significant emotional challenges for everyone involved. While many parents aim for shared custody arrangements with fair parenting plans, this isn’t always possible. Alongside the various considerations for which pa...

Choosing the right attorney can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already navigating challenging legal issues. Regardless of the particular practice, we've all heard stories of lawyers who fall short, leaving their clients frustrated, disappointed, or even financially worse off. To help you...

In simple terms, a minute order is a brief summary or written record of a judge’s decisions made during a hearing or court proceeding. Instead of waiting days or weeks for a detailed written order, a minute order allows the parties involved—especially in sensitive family law cases&mdash...

What is a Status Quo Order in Florida? A status quo order is a court mandate issued in family law cases to maintain the existing conditions or arrangements between parties while a legal dispute is ongoing.  In Florida, these orders are most commonly seen in divorce or child custody cases, whe...

When you’re hit with a lawsuit, one of the first things the court must do is make sure you’re notified. That’s what service of process is for—it’s the legal way of letting you know you’re being sued. But if the service wasn’t done right, it can throw the wh...

While most relationships are defined and driven by deep personal connections, it’s important to recognize that the shape of your relationship can also have legal implications. In Florida, many rights and benefits are reserved for those couples who take the step of getting married. Making medic...

Paternity fraud is more common than many think, especially in states like Florida, where family dynamics can be complex. At its core, paternity fraud happens when a man is wrongly identified as the biological father of a child, often leading him to provide emotional and financial support under false...