Giving Men An Equal Voice In Divorce
Co-parenting has complexities, and reasonable divorced spouses might devise a plan that considers the child's best interests. Unfortunately, not every ex-spouse is reasonable, creating problems that might bring the former partners back into a Florida family court. One...
No Florida resident plans for their marriage to end in divorce. Newly-weds are rarely talking about how to handle things like credit card debt in their hypothetical divorce. Regardless, credit card debt comes up in a lot of Florida divorces. Most aspects of your...
In the past, Florida unmarried fathers' rights in child custody matters were often overshadowed by the prevailing assumption that mothers were the primary caregivers. However, societal attitudes are evolving, and the legal system is adapting to recognize the essential...
Florida law does allow your spouse to seek alimony payments as part of a final divorce settlement. Depending on the facts of your case, you may need to make payments to your spouse for quite some time. However, it's also possible that you'll only need to make payments...
Raising a child in Florida can be seen as a full-time job. The question for many parents is whether or not they can afford to take time off to attend to this duty. The matter becomes even more complex when the subject of leave for male parents is raised. This issue is...
A father's paternal rights to his child should be established when he becomes a father. Unfortunately, some circumstances make it difficult for a father to accomplish this. In Florida, establishing paternity depends on the circumstances surrounding the child's birth...
Fathers in Florida may feel like they are fighting an uphill battle when trying to get custody of their children. Historically, many courts have granted the majority of custody rights to the mother. However, fathers have the same custody rights as the child's mother....
Men who experience divorce in Florida can feel trauma, heartbreak and stress. Few people enter into a happy marriage expecting it to end in divorce. However, some factors predict when a marriage is at risk of falling apart. Domestic violence Sexual, emotional,...
Florida men may face unique challenges and pressures during their divorces. Unfortunately, they often make mistakes during the divorce process that can have significant negative consequences. Letting emotions rule the divorce process Divorce can be a highly emotional...
Florida law generally allows parents of either gender to have access to their kids after a divorce or separation. This is because the state recognizes that children generally do better when they have both parents in their lives. Let's take a closer look at some of the...