Category Archives: Family Law
Florida Court Reverses Termination of Mother’s Rights in Dependency Case: Lessons for Miami Families and Parents
A recent Florida appellate court decision is raising important questions for Miami families about parental rights, dependency proceedings, and the importance of experienced legal representation in serious family law cases. In the case, the Florida Second District Court of Appeal reversed a trial court decision that terminated a mother’s parental rights after finding the… Read More »
Florida Court Decision Reveals Why Miami Child Support Calculations Can Become Complicated
Miami child support disputes are not always straightforward. A recent Florida appellate court decision demonstrates how issues involving income, childcare responsibilities, and parenting time can significantly affect the amount of child support awarded. In Dore v. Jean Baptiste, decided on May 20, 2026, a Florida appellate court reversed portions of a trial court’s child… Read More »
AI Cannot Represent You in Court: Recent Florida Divorce Case Shows Why You Still Need a Real Miami Divorce Attorney
A recent Florida divorce case known as Rodriguez v. Rodriguez is drawing attention to the growing risks of relying too heavily on artificial intelligence (AI) during divorce proceedings. In the case, a Florida appellate court raised serious concerns after court filings reportedly cited non-existent legal cases and inaccurately described actual legal authorities. The court… Read More »
Florida Appeals Court Revives Stalking Injunction Case: What Miami Families Need to Know About Cyberstalking and Protective Orders
A recent Florida appellate court decision raises important questions about cyberstalking, repeated unwanted contact, and the legal protections available to individuals in Miami facing harassment from former partners. In the case Odom v. Cole, a Florida woman sought a stalking injunction after alleging that her former partner repeatedly contacted her through text messages and… Read More »
Can a Miami Court Force the Sale of a Parent’s Property to Meet Child Support Obligations? Take a Look at the Case of Pacin v. Granja
Child support enforcement is a serious matter in Florida, and many Miami parents wonder how far a court can go when payments are not made. A recent appellate decision in Pacin v. Granja raises an important question for Miami parents: can a court force the sale of a parent’s homestead property to satisfy unpaid… Read More »
Miami Man’s Alleged Discovery of Child Sex Abuse Images, Domestic Violence Leads to Arrest of Spouse
A disturbing incident in Miami has brought renewed attention to the realities of domestic violence and the legal protections available to victims under Florida laws. According to local news reports and police reports, a man arrived at Miami police headquarters claiming to be the victim of domestic violence at the hands of his spouse…. Read More »
Are You Facing Termination of Your Parental Rights in Tampa? Find Out 3 Ways an Experienced Tampa Family Law Attorney Can Help You
It is a universal truth for parents throughout Tampa (and everywhere) that few things could be more frightening or emotionally devastating than facing the possible termination of one’s parental rights. Indeed, no matter how this terrible and scary situation arises, allegations of neglect or abuse, or a child timesharing dispute, the stakes could not… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements: What are They and Should You Ask for One Before Saying “I Do” in Miami?
Most Miami residents and those who are soon to head down the aisle to the altar for their big day have probably heard the term “prenuptial agreement.” However, it is likely that Miami individuals who are soon to be married have mostly heard unfavorable, unlikeable, and even unsavory “myths” about prenuptial agreements, as they… Read More »
Miami Dolphins Star Player Hit with Traffic Charges Made Headlines Earlier in 2024 for Miami Divorce and Family Court Cases
A Miami Dolphins star player and wide receiver who was hit with traffic-related charges, and who then beat those charges, was in the news more than once this year, and earlier reports reveal battles involving the football player in both divorce and family court in Miami. According to news reports, 29-year-old Miami Dolphins wide… Read More »
Increase in Domestic Violence Cases Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Has DV Advocates Concerned, Miami-Dade County Updates Domestic Violence Hotline
One of the things that some Miami domestic violence victims may wonder, either after a particularly vicious attack, or perhaps after years of enduring physical abuse at the hands of their spouse, is where they can go and what they can do when they are in a dangerous household. Indeed, as many Miami domestic… Read More »