A group of FAMU Law students in Orlando have drafted a bold and innovative bill regarding child support. The bill focuses on parents whose children have been removed from their care and provides a form of accountability for the parents. It is estimated that every year in Florida over…
Many parents who are frustrated with dealing with their ex-spouses or child’s other parent consider terminating the other parent’s rights. Parental termination is a legal process in which a parent’s legal rights are taken away. In the eyes of the court, that person ceases to be that child’s parent and…
People often believe that mothers tend to be more nurturing and better caregiver’s than fathers and thus should be the preferred parent in a custody dispute. As a matter of fact, this is a legal concept, termed the Tender Years Doctrine. The Tender Years Doctrine is a legal doctrine in…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbr2ao86ww0Being a Jacksonville family law attorney, I begin this blog by shaking my head. One thing that continues to amaze me as a Jacksonville, Florida divorce lawyer is how two people who have loved each other so much at one time and who have loved each other enough to create…
As a Jacksonville, Florida child custody lawyer, I often see cases where one parent desires to terminate the parental rights of another to allow a step-parent to adopt. This type of case requires the expertise of a qualified Florida custody attorney as it is quite a detailed task. There are…
I have been a practicing contested custody lawyer in Jacksonville, Florida for almost ten years. In October of 2008, the law regarding custody in Florida changed. The legislature has attempted to give the non-custodial parent more time with the child. Does this mean that Florida has now become a 50/50…
In the past few days reports have surfaced that Padhma Lakshmi, the host of Bravo’s highly popular show Top Chef, is being sued for child custody by venture capitalist Adam Dell, the brother of Dell founder and billionaire Michael Dell. It is being alleged that Mr. Dell, the father of…
When considering moving with a child to a location outside of Florida, or even more than 50 miles away from your current residence within the state, it is important that you go through the courts to ensure that the relocation is legal. Florida has extremely strict laws that govern child…
If you are caring for a minor child and are not the natural or legal parent or a relative, then it is in the child’s best interest for you to become his or her legal guardian. There are many obstacles you will face if you care for a child without…
As of Saturday, January 1, 2011, Florida’s Child Abduction Prevention Act became effective. The Act is designed to help those who fear a spouse, ex-spouse or family member will remove their child to a foreign state or country. The Act provides the Florida courts the responsibility to assess risk factors…