How to Establish a Visitation Schedule After a Divorce in Florida
Creating a visitation schedule after divorce helps ensure both parents stay involved in their child’s life while maintaining stability and fairness. In Florida, visitation, known legally as “time-sharing,” is part of a parenting plan that both parents must follow once the divorce is finalized. This guide explains how time-sharing works, what...
Changes in Family Law 2025: What Jacksonville Parents Need to Know
Florida family law is constantly evolving to reflect modern parenting and the best interests of children. Year by year, parents should stay up to date with legal changes, but it’s not always easy. At Tupper Law, P.A., we help families in Jacksonville understand the latest family law updates and guide them...
Legal Changes in Special Needs Trusts in Florida
Families who care for loved ones with disabilities often depend on special needs trusts (SNTs) to preserve eligibility for crucial government benefits while also providing supplemental financial support. These trusts remain cornerstones of disability and estate planning, but both federal policy and Florida law are evolving. At Tupper Law, P.A., we...
How Can Guardianship Be Modified in Florida?
When a court establishes a guardianship in Florida, it does so with the intent of protecting a person—called the ward—who is unable to manage some or all aspects of their personal or financial affairs. But life is rarely static. Circumstances change, and the original terms of a guardianship may no longer meet...
How to Navigate a Divorce During the Summer Months
Divorce is never easy, but navigating it during the summer months can bring unique challenges. With children out of school, family vacations on the calendar, and rising temperatures adding stress, summertime can intensify the emotional and logistical complexities of ending a marriage. Whether you’re initiating the divorce process or managing an...
Dealing With the Denial of an Adoption Application
For prospective adoptive parents, having an adoption application denied can be a deeply discouraging experience. You’ve likely invested significant time, money, and emotional energy into the process, only to be told you cannot move forward. While the denial of an adoption application is undoubtedly a setback, it doesn’t always mean the end...
Common Challenges in Family Law Appeals
Family law cases often involve deeply personal and emotionally charged issues. When the outcome of a divorce, custody dispute, or support case doesn’t go as expected, filing an appeal may seem like the next logical step. However, appealing a family court decision is not a second trial—it’s a complex legal process governed...
What is Adoption Intervention in Florida’s Chapter 39?
When a child becomes involved in Florida’s dependency system—often due to allegations of abuse, neglect, or abandonment—reunification with the biological parents is typically the initial goal. However, in cases where reunification is no longer possible or appropriate, other permanency options must be considered. One such option is adoption intervention, a legal process...
The Role of a Lawyer in Creating and Updating Your Will
Creating a will is a crucial step in estate planning that provides peace of mind and ensures your wishes are honored after you pass away. However, the process can be complex, and even small mistakes can render a will invalid or lead to disputes among heirs. That’s why working with an experienced...
How to Appeal a Juvenile Dependency Case in Florida
Navigating the Florida juvenile dependency system can be an emotional and challenging experience. These cases often involve allegations of abuse, neglect, or abandonment and can result in the state intervening to protect a child’s safety and well-being. However, when a court’s decision is unjust or based on incorrect information, appealing the decision...