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Are There Family Law Consequences for Refusing to Vaccinate my Child?

Parents enjoy the right to raise a family according to their individual beliefs and standards. However, when parents hold certain beliefs that have the potential to endanger a child's health and safety, it can potentially impact future child custody determinations. This blog discusses the potential family law consequences of subscribing to the claims and ideas of the anti-vaccination movement. The ...

Possible Legislative Reforms to Florida Timesharing Law

Under current Florida law, sharing child custody involves court-approved parenting plans for “timesharing.” When determining issues relating to timesharing, Florida law requires courts to evaluate certain factors related to the best interests of the child. Florida Statutes § 61.13 lists 22 factors to determine parental responsibility and the development of a parenting plan. However, in 2016, ...

Tips for Achieving Financial Independence After a Divorce

The momentous change associated with getting a divorce can be overwhelming, especially if you were financially dependent on your other spouse throughout your marriage. However, your post-divorce life will demand a certain level of independence. While the notion of independently managing your own affairs can seem daunting, you will eventually begin to appreciate the value of exploring and ...

Who Gets the House After a Divorce?

When a married couple buys a house, they ordinarily have joint ownership over it. As a result, both spouses have an equal and undivided right to live in the home. After a divorce , most couples usually aren’t too keen on continuing the previous living arrangement. However, since both spouses have an equal right to live there, how does a court determine who gets to live in the house after a ...