When a spouse is deported from Florida, one of the most urgent and distressing questions a remaining spouse can face is whether the divorce case can still proceed and, if so, what legal rights remain intact. The intersection of immigration enforcement and family law creates...
Divorce has a profound impact on children. It changes their perception of relationships, where they physically live, and with whom they spend most of their time. These challenges, combined with the innate difficulties of growing older, can inhibit a child’s development if not dealt with...
Many individuals approaching the end of a divorce case ask the same question: what questions are asked at a final divorce hearing in Florida? In Miami-Dade County and throughout Florida, final dissolution hearings are designed to confirm that statutory requirements have been satisfied before a...
The process to modify a child custody plan in Florida is governed by strict legal standards designed to protect the stability of children and the integrity of final court orders. Florida courts recognize that once a parenting plan or time sharing schedule has been established,...
The division of retirement accounts in divorce Florida is one of the most financially significant issues in any dissolution of marriage proceeding. In many Miami divorces, retirement accounts represent one of the largest marital assets accumulated during the marriage. Florida courts treat retirement accounts such...
It can be beyond frustrating when your divorce lawyer appears to lack interest in your Family Law related case. Although you understand that your matter is not the only case your lawyer is working on, when it seems like your lawyer is not putting in...
Out of state travel conflicts for co-parents is a common issue in Florida family law cases involving divorced or separated parents. Parents frequently want to travel with their children for vacations, family visits, or educational opportunities outside Florida. However, when parents share parental responsibility under...
We have all seen parents that just don’t know how to make it work. We imagine that, if we are ever in that situation, we won’t let it come to that. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Co-parenting with an ex-spouse (co-parent) can be difficult. Often,...
Long-term separation before divorce in Florida raises complex legal issues involving equitable distribution, classification of marital property, retirement benefits, and alimony. Florida law does not recognize legal separation as a formal marital status, yet spouses frequently live apart for years before filing a petition for...