
Different Types of Custody Time-Sharing Arrangements in Florida
When parents in Florida divorce or separate, determining how they will share time with their children and make decisions about their upbringing is often one of the most challenging aspects. Florida custody law, updated in 2023, now refers to custody as "time-sharing" and "parental responsibility." These modern...

How Can a Family Lawyer Help Me Navigate Legal Issues Within My Family?
Family-related legal issues can be emotionally challenging and complex. Whether you're dealing with a divorce, a child custody dispute, or another family matter, the right legal guidance can make all the difference. Here’s how a family lawyer can support you during some of the most critical moments in your life.

Understanding the Adoption Process in Florida
Adopting a child is a profound and life-changing decision that brings joy and fulfillment to families. However, the adoption process in Florida can be complex and involves multiple legal steps to ensure the best interests of the child are met. Here’s what you should know about every stage of the adoption...

What Legal Options Do I Have If the Other Parent Violates a Custody Agreement?
Custody agreements (called “parenting plans” in Florida) are legally binding documents designed to protect the best interests of children and provide structure for co-parenting arrangements. However, when one parent repeatedly violates these agreements, it can lead to frustration, stress, and potentially harmful situations for the children involved....

What Are the Legal Steps Involved in the Adoption Process?
There are few things more wonderful than being a parent. Helping to raise a child can be a very rewarding experience. One of the ways to accomplish this is by adopting a minor child. The State of Florida has established a legal method for adopting minors. There are a number of...

How Do I Enforce or Modify a Time-Sharing Agreement?
If you have minor children from a prior marriage or other relationship here in Florida, then you may have a time-sharing agreement with the other parent governing the aspects of raising these children. It may cover such things as the amount of time the child spends with each parent, the child’s...

Exploring the Legal Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights
Parental rights are considered a fundamental right of people, whether they are the biological parent of a minor child or have adopted one. Our ability to have a say in the decisions that affect our children, such as schooling, medical care and religious education, are key ones for any parent. In addition,...

Creating a Homeschooling Curriculum: Considerations & Flexibility
With the adoption of school choice in Florida last year, an increasing number of parents now have the financial ability to homeschool their children if this is their desire. School choice allows a parent to apply to have the funds earmarked for their child’s public school education redirected to a voucher for...

Can Parents Homeschool a Child With Special Needs?
Being the parent of a child with special needs can be both a challenging and rewarding experience. It is challenging since the education of a child with special needs requires additional time, money, and effort. You have probably seen that your child may take longer to grasp a subject or require...

Transitioning to Adulthood: Legal Considerations for Special Needs Teens
Watching your child grow and mature is exciting, but preparing your child for life as an independent young adult can also seem overwhelming, especially if your teen has special needs.
Children with special needs require certain legal considerations as they near adulthood. The sooner you begin preparing for...