Biology Does Not Guarantee Legal Rights for Fathers in Florida
Mon, Apr 12, 2021
A “Prospective Parent” is a person who claims to be, or has been identified as, a person who may be a mother or a father of a child. A prospective parent, by definition, has not yet been legally recognized as the child’s parent. The distinction betwe... Read More
By Silvia Lopez Barrera
Participant vs. Party - in DCF cases (Which one am I and what does that mean?)
Tue, Mar 30, 2021
Dependency cases can involve several different people. Each one has a title and each one has a specific role to play in the case. However they do not all enjoy the same rights and privileges. Whether you are classified as a “party,” a “participant,”... Read More
By Silvia Lopez Barrera
Divorce on the rise
Tue, Feb 09, 2021
It may come as no surprise that the coronavirus crisis has caused a surge in divorce cases the world over. Statistics in the U.S., Great Britain, China and Sweden confirm that increased pressures at home has led to the spike . Tensions created by t... Read More
4 Steps to Dividing Marital Assets in Florida
Tue, Dec 29, 2020
An equitable divorce is possible. Use this guidance to learn how you can protect yourself, your property, and your loved ones.
Divorce is a subject that many people aren’t comfortable freely discussing. There are so many ideas and emotions surroun... Read More
4 Key Considerations for Co-Parenting This Summer
Mon, Jul 27, 2020
Many co-parents are familiar with the questions raised by the summertime—like where your child will spend their break from school, who will care for them while you or your co-parent is at work, and many more. Now, COVID-19 is bringing even more quest... Read More
Is the Gift Valid?
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
It is not uncommon for me to come across clients who claim that family members wrongfully received property from a loved one prior to their passing. This “gift” often contravenes provisions founds within a decedent’s Last Will and Testament. An exa... Read More
Should I start my divorce during the COVID crisis?
Tue, Jun 02, 2020
Our courts may be closed to foot traffic for the time being, but the health crisis has forced us to handle cases in new ways. Normal divorce practice involves the use of electronic filing for pleadings and email exchange of documents between the pa... Read More
What are the Benefits of Filing First in a Divorce?
Thu, Apr 30, 2020
During a consultation, prospective clients often ask if there are any advantages to being the first one to file for divorce. Many people worry that filing first will lead the judge to believe that the filing spouse is the one “destroying” the marriag... Read More
Job Loss and Support Obligations - What Do I Do?
Wed, Apr 08, 2020
If you have lost your job as a result of the COVID-19 downturn, you may be eligible for a temporary abatement or a permanent modification of your child support or spousal support obligation. The key is to request such a modification before it comes ... Read More
We Are Still Here to Help
Fri, Mar 27, 2020
Our firm continues to closely monitor and navigate in response to the ever-changing landscape of the COVID-19 Virus. Read More
