History was made here in Florida back in 2014 when judges at both the state and federal level ruled that the state's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. History was made again just a year later when state officials granted legal recognition to same-sex...
Month: August 2015
Month: August 2015
Florida military mother emerges victorious in custody battle
The unfortunate reality is that many of the brave men and women who serve in our nation's armed forces don't come home to ticker tape parades or other warm welcomes after completing their service overseas. Indeed, some come home to find themselves facing unexpected...
What happens when a parent falls behind on child support? – II
Of the multiple payment obligations that may arise out of a divorce, none are perhaps more important than child support. That's because recipient parents rely on these funds to help cover basic living expenses for their child, including food, clothing and shelter. In...
Florida woman who kidnapped daughter apprehended
When a relationship ends, there are certain matters that need to be addressed and resolved. If the union—regardless of whether the couple was ever married—produces children, matters such as child custody and support need to be worked through. While the state of...
How does child custody factor into property division?
Property division is an important aspect of divorce, and arguably one of the areas parties are most concerned about from the standpoint of advocacy. This is understandable, because ending a marriage can leave parties financially vulnerable, and it is important to...