Earlier this year, a federal judge in Florida instructed court clerks in Florida to follow his order and issue marriage licenses to gay couples. Following the judge's instructions, thousands of same-sex couples have been married in Florida. Although precise numbers...
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How Can Mediation Help In Divorce Situations?
The divorce process can be a challenging and emotional struggle. Because of the challenges divorcing couples face, they may wonder about mediation options and how it might help. In general, as part of divorce proceedings, parties can either request mediation or the...
How Can Mediation Help In Divorce Situations?
The divorce process can be a challenging and emotional struggle. Because of the challenges divorcing couples face, they may wonder about mediation options and how it might help. In general, as part of divorce proceedings, parties can either request mediation or the...
Seeking A Good Outcome In A High Asset Divorce
Divorce can be an emotionally difficult experience, however, high-asset divorces can involve additional complexities. Parties to a divorce may, at times, act more emotionally than rationally. This can cloud settlement negotiations and even basic financial errors can...
It Is Helpful To Talk To Children When Parents Are Divorcing
Divorce can be a challenging process for any family. There are a number of changes that must be planned for in a divorce situation, including the creation of separate bank accounts, changes to health benefits, collecting and signing relevant documentation, finding a...
Florida Appeals Court Rules Gay Couples Have The Right To Divorce
Divorce is an important aspect of the family law system for couples to have access to. The Second District Court of Appeals in Florida recently issued a decision providing for the right of same-sex couples to be divorced. When gay marriage was made legal in Florida,...
How Do I Establish Paternity And Why Is It Important?
There can be a variety of important reasons to establish paternity for a child. Paternity establishes the legal father of a child. In turn, establishing the legal paternity of a child provides rights and benefits for the child and all parties involved. When a Florida...
Family Law Legal Resources Are Available To Help All Couples
Especially with the recent change to marriage laws, family law issues are as important as ever for gay couples. It has been just over one month since the same-sex marriage ban in Florida was struck down and same-sex couples became legally able to marry in the state....
What Is On The Horizon For Same-Sex Marriage In Florida?
Although the gay marriage ban in Florida was recently overturned so that same-sex couples can legally marry in the state, some same-sex couples may wonder what some of the impacts of this important change are and what the future holds for same-sex couples and married...
Adoption Options For Gay Couples In Florida May Be Improving
The recent legal changes allowing gay marriage in Florida may also have an impact on adoption rights and the adoption process for gay couples and families in the state. Historically, it has been difficult for same-sex couples to adopt and enjoy the same legal...