If Florida’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) believes that a child has been neglected, abandoned abused, mistreated, or is otherwise at risk of harm, DCF may petition the court to take custody of the child. With the stakes so high, parents who have had their...
Family Law
How to save your marriage before it’s too late
All relationships have their ups and downs but, when a spouse suddenly says they want a divorce, your whole world starts crashing down around you. Is there any way to make a final attempt to stop a divorce from happening? Here are a few steps to on that may help turn...
Florida Governor Scott Signs Bill That Makes Cohabitation Legal
Last week, Governor Rick Scott signed a bill that repeals Florida’s cohabitation law. Now, unmarried couples can legally live together in the Sunshine State. Most people are not aware that it has been a crime since 1868 for unwed couples to shack up in Florida. Even...
Unmarried Men and Women who Live Together in Florida are Breaking the Law
Today is March 12, 2015 and it is illegal for unmarried men and women to live together in the state of Florida. If that sounds outlandish to you, you’re not alone. There has been another push recently to repeal Florida’s “cohabitation law” — the law that says couples...
What’s Your Parenting Style: Helicopter or Free Range? The Law may not be on your side
The terms “helicopter parents” and “free range parents” have been used a lot in the media lately — and for good reason. Parents are seldom accused of neglect because of their choice of parenting style, however, national headlines have shown advocates of the free range...
Florida Says Yes To Same-Sex Marriage – Changes Are Already Happening
Earlier this month, Florida became the 36th state to lift its ban on same-sex marriage and opened the door for gay and lesbian couples to say, “I do.” The long-awaited ruling not only affords same-sex couples the right to a marriage license, but also to other perks...
