When creating a child custody agreement, exes in Florida often forget to include important details regarding visitation transportation. Specifically, they should spell out how exactly the child will be transported between each parent. Although it might seem rather...
Don’t forget life insurance in a divorce agreement
In a divorce, many people are under the impression that once the major issues of property division and child custody are settled, the entire divorce is done. However, there are other details that seem small but can be difficult to work out, such as life insurance....
Annulling a marriage in Florida
A divorce is the most common method of ending a Florida marriage. What many Floridians do not understand is that some marriages are void at the beginning and are never valid in the eyes of the law. These marriages can be ended by annulment instead of divorce, that is,...
Understanding the Florida adoption process
Many childless couples in our state turn to adoption to start a family. Adoptions entail many risks for both the adoptive parents and the child, but the process has brought enduring happiness to many people. Before embarking on the road to an adoption, a couple should...
What is a “post-nuptial agreement” in Florida?
Most couples in Florida who are considering marriage have heard of prenuptial agreements. Once a rarity, these agreements are becoming more common as couples marrying for the second time, or more, want to protect their personal assets from an unfair property...
Understanding the “best interests of the child”
One of the most widely used terms in Florida divorces involving minor children is the "best interests of the child." Courts use this broad, and not altogether specific, term to decide custody disputes, determine how much child support should be paid and other...
Proving paternity in Florida
In Florida, a child born to a man and woman who are married is conclusively believed to be the biological child of the man. Unfortunately, children who are born to women who are not married may not have a clear idea of the identity of their father. Without a...
Understanding Florida law on prenuptial agreements
In 2007, the Florida legislature passed the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act. The statute specifies the requirements necessary for a valid prenuptial agreement and provides guidance as to the subjects that can be included. While many people see a prenuptial agreement...
Disestablishing paternity in Florida
To most Floridians, the word "paternity" means a legal proceeding to determine whether a male is the biological father of a particular minor child. However, the same biological tests that are used to establish paternity can also be used to disestablish paternity, that...
How do judges in Florida resolve child custody disputes?
Most judges in Florida encourage divorcing couples to work out agreements on emotional issues such as child support and child custody. Unfortunately, some couples are unable to reach an agreement, and the dispute must be decided by the court. Understanding the factors...
