Estate planning is a difficult, emotional topic, but it’s essential for every family to have these conversations. Unless you’re certain that your parents have an up-to-date will and a plan for what should happen in the event of their passing, you shouldn’t assume everything will be taken care …Read More
COVID vaccines are rolling out to nursing homes across the country, signaling the beginning of the end of the pandemic. Once your loved one has had both doses of the vaccine, you may be able to visit them, but precautions are still necessary. In today's post, we will answer some preliminary question…Read More
FLORIDA PATERNITY CASES: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Paternity cases are legal actions to establish rights to a child when the parents were not married. Here are some frequently asked questions about Florida paternity actions, answered by a child custody attorney. Why should a person file a paterni…Read More
Divorce is tough. It’s a difficult time emotionally, and you have a lot to do as you begin a new life after the marriage. One of those “to-do” items should always be to reevaluate your estate plan. If you need an estate planning attorney in Okaloosa County, Walton County, or the surrounding ar…Read More
Relocating with children after a divorce can be a difficult process for various reasons. On a personal level, children become grounded in their communities and schools, and they enjoy familiar faces around every corner. Despite this stability, child relocation is a reality, and the reasons to reloca…Read More
Adoption is a wonderful opportunity to expand your family. The path to adoption can take many turns, and every case is unique. Below are some common questions we get as adoption attorneys. WHAT IS AN ADOPTION? An adoption is the process whereby a non-biological parent becomes a legal parent of a chi…Read More
From a Divorce Attorney: What is Co-parenting? Co-parenting is when two parents work together cooperatively for the child’s best interests. The following language comes from Florida Statue 61.21.: “A large number of children experience the separation or divorce of their parents each year. Parent…Read More
It has become increasingly common for people to have more than one marriage during their lifetime. As a result, prenuptial agreements have become an important estate planning tool. In fact, without a prenuptial agreement, a new spouse may be able to invalidate your existing estate plan. Such agreeme…Read More
An uncontested divorce is one in which both parties agree to the terms of the divorce. The value of an uncontested divorce, as opposed to a contested divorce, is that the parties can avoid the time, cost, and anxiety associated with a contentious divorce case. When the parties obtain an uncontested …Read More
To obtain a divorce in Florida, a party only needs to prove that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” Florida is a no-fault state and either party may obtain a divorce regardless of marital misconduct. However, that doesn’t mean misconduct will not have an effect on the outcome of the divor…Read More
