Tag Archives: Boca Raton Family Lawyer
What to Do When You Are Not Happy With the Court’s Decision
If you are unhappy with the family court judge’s final judgment of the dissolution of your marriage, you do not have to accept the decision as final. There are many reasons that you may be dissatisfied with the judge’s final ruling. For instance, you may feel that you deserve more custody rights than you… Read More »
Who Gets Custody of Embryos in a Florida Divorce?
Once upon a time, if a couple had asked a family court judge, “Who gets custody of our unborn children?” they would have been laughed out of court. Today, however, such a question arises in divorce cases more often than you might think – and the judge must deliberate with careful consideration before providing… Read More »
Can a Domestic Violence Victim Drop Charges in Florida?
Unfortunately, it is a quite common scenario: an individual will seriously injure his or her spouse in a domestic dispute and the victim, a family member, or a well-meaning neighbor will contact the police. The police will arrest the offender and charge them with domestic violence. While the victim should be happy that their… Read More »
When is a Psychological Evaluation Necessary in a Child Custody Case?
Child custody cases can become very heated, often resulting in name calling and unfounded accusations. This does neither the parents nor the child any good as it only extends the custody determination process. This is especially true when one or both parents accuse the other of being “unfit.” When a judge hears that a… Read More »
How to Manage Your Florida Divorce Over the Holidays
The holidays are probably the worst time to go through a divorce, as it is one of those times of years that people feel a need to share with others—especially a significant other. If you find yourself in the middle of a Florida divorce during the holidays, there are a few tips you can… Read More »
Time-Sharing Over the Holidays: Who Gets the Children on What Holidays?
Sharing custody is difficult, but many parents are able to come up with a schedule that works for them both. However, no matter how amicable a divorced couple is regarding the custody schedule, it always becomes a bit contentious over the holidays. Both parents want the child for Thanksgiving lunch; both want to see… Read More »
Understanding “Change of Circumstances” Under Florida Law
Under Florida law, proof of a substantial change in circumstances is required if one hopes to modify an original custody agreement, child support orders, or even spousal support orders. The court does not make it easy to modify existing orders, as they typically weigh many factors before finalizing any original orders or agreements. Because… Read More »
Infant Custody Arrangements in Florida Divorce
Child custody cases are hard enough for parents to cope with, but when the child in question is an infant, coming up with a reasonable and fair custody arrangement is extra trying. Early bonding is essential in building a parent-child relationship, and if one parent gets less time with the infant than the other,… Read More »
What If My Spouse Dies Before Our Divorce is Final?
It happens: one party of a Florida divorce passes away in the middle of the divorce proceedings, leaving the surviving spouse with a host of questions. Is he or she officially recognized as a widow/widower, or a divorcee? Will he or she still have to go through the typical divorce procedures, including dividing up… Read More »
Am I Obligated to Pay for My Child’s Private School Education?
As many people are well aware of, a private school education can be quite costly. The average cost of a private school education in Florida is $7,721, with the cost of elementary school averaging out to $6,643, and the cost of high school averaging out to $8,709. Despite the high cost, many parents choose… Read More »
