Category Archives: Family Law
Establishing Paternity in Florida
Fatherhood is more than just the sharing of genetic material. A biological father might have the physical choice to be involved in their child’s life, but the law requires a father to provide financial support regardless of that choice. Over the years, the tools to determine the paternity of a child have become simplified, inexpensive […]
Do I Need a Restraining Order?
When a separation or divorce becomes volatile with the potential for a violent confrontation, you might need a restraining order. A restraining order prohibits the person who is threatening you or your children from approaching or contacting you. What can a restraining order do? If someone is threatening you with physical harm, you can ask […]
How to Acquire an Injunction of Protection
If you have been the victim of domestic abuse or are being threatened by your partner, the law can offer you some degree of protection from your abuser. Domestic violence includes physical assault, threat of violence, stalking, harassment and/or destruction of property. A family law attorney experienced in domestic abuse law can be essential in […]
What is School Refusal?
Also known as school phobia, school refusal is a situation in which a child misses a significant number of days of school and presents with vague physical symptoms. School refusal is often brought on by stress, and their parents’ divorce is one of the most common sources of stress in a child’s life. Many parents […]
What Are the Rights of Florida Grandparents?
Florida has one of the highest rates of grandchildren living in the homes of their grandparents. Even for the majority of children who live with their parents, studies show a much greater level of regular educational, day care and financial involvement by grandparents in recent years. In prior generations, grandparents received few visitation or custody […]
