Family Law Information

Step-parenting 101

It's sometimes hard to know when to step in and when to step back as a step-parent. Many experts recognize that the more successful...

Co-parenting 911!!! (or is it???)

Routine Important Urgent Crisis Emergency We've...

Co-parenting during a pandemic

Co-parenting can be challenging in "normal" times. But, what about during a pandemic, like the one we are experiencing with the...

What are supervised visits and exchanges? And who might be ordered to have them?

There are many situations that might call for one or both parents to be court-ordered to have supervised visits or exchanges with their...

What is a "Quadro" (QDRO)?

A QDRO (pronounced "Quadro") is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order. It is a way to divide someone's retirement funds. Florida law...

What is timesharing?

"Timesharing" is how we now talk about what used to be called "custody" in Florida. Over a decade ago, Florida lawmakers realized that...

What is a social investigation? How is this different from an evaluation?

Can I hire a social investigator or evaluator without an attorney? Do I have to adopt their recommendations? What is the difference...

Do-it-yourself divorce?

Thinking of handling your divorce yourself, without hiring any professionals to assist you? It can be done, but it is often ill-advised....