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
The coronavirus pandemic is another example of how life is unpredictable, and how we often have to adjust to changing circumstances that affect our lives. Even before the pandemic, it was recommended to work with your estate lawyer to review your estate plan after key life events. This ensures that …Read More
#1 Custody We have received a number of calls from moms and dads expressing concern over sending their children for timesharing with the other parent due to risks associated with the coronavirus (COVID-19), and this is an important concern to take to your family law attorney. Some areas of the count…Read More
You want your healthcare wishes to be honored and your family to have a clear understanding of your wishes in the event your health declines. Here are some easy and important ideas to consider when signing an Advance Health Care Directive. Advance Health Care Directives are health care decisions you…Read More
There’s no doubt about it, divorce is a stressful and emotionally tasking experience for all parties involved. Not to mention all of the changes that you will undergo in the near future such as new living arrangements, financial decisions, and child custody. Since this can all be overwhelming to s…Read More
Divorce is a taxing experience for anyone. Not only will you have to deal with the emotional toll that comes with separation, but you’ll also have to deal with the financial and legal burden as well. It’s during these hard times that The Wheeler Firm is here to support you. Backed by over fiftee…Read More
