A heartbreak for a Florida parent to lose custody of their child because of their sexual orientation. Many Nassau County gay men and lesbians have children as a result of prior heterosexual marriages. In some instances, the other parent may argue that the court should consider sexual orientation or gender…
This tragic story is one that I see all too often in my practice as a http://www.jacksonvillelawyer.pro/lawyer-attorney-1525907.html and Florida Child Custody Attorney. When couples are divorcing and child custody and child support are in issue, people often feel as if their entire world is collapsing around them and there is…
As a Jacksonville divorce lawyer, I keep track of trends in the area of divorce and child custody issues. As of December 6, 2010, the divorce rate in Jacksonville, Florida was on the rise. However, there is an even bigger trend for younger couples in having children and waiting to…
In Jacksonville all divorces where there are minor children (under the age of 18 in most cases) require a “parenting plan.” In a Jacksonville Divorce, a parenting plan is created to establish the roles of each parent in regards to important decisions about a child’s education, health care, physical, social,…
The State of Florida requires all parents seeking dissolution of marriage to complete a parenting course before granting a pending divorce. Said parenting course is designed to educate parents on the complex and challenging issues that often arise through the divorce process with parents and children alike. In Duval County…
Many children in Jacksonville are being raised by relatives. In the past, a relative could raise a child, but with the new privacy, medical and educational requirements, a guardianhsip or other legal document may be needed to provide for a child. The Law Office of David M. Goldman is knowledgeable…
Child Custody: The Best Interests of the Child Standard. Florida Family Law Lawyers know the importance of the Best Interests of the Child Standard. However, those going through a custody dispute may be somewhat unfamiliar. First it is important to know that the (BIC) standard is the primary focus for…
If you are searching for a Jacksonville, Florida divorce lawyer, the Florida divorce attorney should inform you of a class required of all people who are getting a divorce in Florida. The class required is called Children First In Divorce and it is offered through the Hope Haven Children’s Commission.…
As a Florida Child Custody Attorney, I am required to retrieve children who have been taken by one spouse to another state. In Florida, a parent cannot remove a child from the State without the other parent’s consent. If they do, it can be considered parental kidnapping in Florida. A…
Seeking temporary emergency custody in Florida is difficult but if you or your children have been subjected to abuse, you can apply for temporary emergency custody in Florida. I strongly urge you to get help from a Florida custody lawyer if you are considering filing for temporary emergency custody in…