Divorce and Family Law Blog

Living in Florida has many benefits. However, one common misconception is that people who live together long enough are considered married under the law. That’s true in some places, but not in Orlando, Florida. Unless your common law marriage was entered into before January 1, 1968, the state will not recognize it in most – […]

In short, legal custody refers to the right to make decisions about the child’s upbringing, such as education, religion, and medical care. Physical custody, on the other hand, refers to where the child will live.  When you’re dealing with a child custody issue in Orlando, you deserve to have trusted legal advocacy on your side. […]

If you are a parent in Orlando, Florida, who is seeking to modify your child custody arrangement, you may be wondering if it is possible to do so without going to court. The short answer is no, you cannot. A court must at least approve any modifications to a child custody arrangement in Florida. If […]

No, but there are steps you can take to hold your child’s other parent accountable for not letting you spend time with your kids. Nurturing your relationship with your child is vital to both of you, but you can’t simply withhold child support payments as they’re intended to help your child. Doing so would inevitably […]

Domestic violence, also referred to as intimate partner violence (IVP), is a serious national problem. Roughly 41% of women and 26% of men experience domestic violence. Most people think of physical violence when they hear the term domestic violence. Sadly, domestic violence is not limited to physical abuse.  Examples of domestic violence include: Victims of […]

Same-sex marriages are legal across the country due to a 2015 Supreme Court decision. If you can get married, you can also get divorced. But how does that affect your child custody rights in Florida? Read on to learn more. Establishing Parental Rights in Florida  Parental rights are necessary for child custody. In Florida, custody […]

Couples get married for countless reasons. Divorces happen for just as many. But divorce may also include contributing factors caused by outside influences, like car accidents.  While you might not think a car accident could lead to divorce, it does lead to stress and financial problems; it can make even healthy relationships less tenable. If […]

Many fathers mistakenly assume that the law favors their child’s mother. Whether you’re just starting a divorce or looking to get full custody after your divorce has been finalized, you have rights. In Orlando, Florida, courts are not allowed to give preference to a mother or father, absent extreme circumstances. Instead, you both start on […]

Divorces are common in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly one-half of all marriages end in divorce. Those rates vary by state, with Maine and Nevada being the states with the highest rates of divorce. While many people dread divorce, it isn’t always a bad thing. Sometimes […]

It is always possible in a Florida divorce that the court orders one of the parties to pay the other spousal maintenance or alimony. Many people going through the divorce process have questions about spousal maintenance, but one of the frequently asked questions is how long alimony lasts.  While there is no specific length of […]