A durable power of attorney (DPOA) is a legal document that gives one person (the agent) the authority to make decisions on behalf of another person (the principal). This can include decisions about the principal’s finances, property, and other legal matters. DPOAs are especially valuable in Florida because they can…
Introduction Adoption is a life-changing process that brings joy and fulfillment to many families. In Florida, like other states, adoption laws are designed to ensure the best interests of the child are protected throughout the process. One crucial aspect considered in adoption cases is abandonment. In this article from The…
On June 30th, 2023, Governor DeSantis made headlines by signing SB 1416 into law. This law introduced significant changes to three critical Florida statutes: Alimony statute, Section 61.08, FS “Supportive relationship” statute, Section 61.14, FS Child timesharing statute, Section 61.13, FS In this blog post, we focus on the dramatic…
Child support is designed to ensure that children have the financial resources they need to thrive. In Florida, the courts play an important role in enforcing child support orders. If You Need Help with Child Support If you are a parent who is owed child support, or if you are…
Family members frequently step in to take temporary custody of a child when their parents are unable to care for them. Special laws govern temporary custody for extended family members in the state of Florida pursuant to Chapter 751, Florida Statutes. Anyone who is considering asking for temporary custody of…
In Florida, the termination of parental rights is a legal process that permanently ends the legal relationship between a parent and their child. It is a serious and often difficult decision, and it requires careful consideration of the best interests of the child. One of the most common grounds for…
When a married couple files for divorce in Florida, there will be an “equitable distribution” or the division of marital assets and liabilities. The legal requirements imposed upon the parties, and which must be followed by Florida courts, is set out in Florida Statute § 61.075. While the law strongly…
The right to call witnesses to support your case, and to prove a defense to allegations made against you, is a fundamental right in our legal system. However, the right is not absolute. Many people ask if they can call minor children to testify in their family law case. This…
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you may want to begin your separate lives as soon as possible. Divorce is never easy, but the process may be less traumatic for both parties by working for an amicable settlement through mediation. The alternative is a trial before a…
Florida law recognizes assets acquired during the marriage as “marital” assets. This includes businesses that were created during the marriage and the law presumes that marital assets should be divided equally in a divorce. In other words, if you or your spouse created a business during the marriage, it is…
