Parenthood comes with certain rights and with many responsibilities. Parental responsibilities typically last until someone's child reaches adulthood. Until your child turns 18 or graduates high school, you may have a legal obligation to provide them with housing,...
If you are charged with criminal trespassing in Florida, you can face significant fines, jail time, and probation. Also, as a crime, it will appear on any background check you submit for a job, housing or anything else, which may keep you from receiving it. Because...
Your kids are probably looking forward to three months of freedom. However, if you co-parent, this time can be challenging. You and your child’s other parent will have to work out a schedule just for summer vacation, which can be difficult and stressful. While it’s...
Your parenting plan or custody order is the rulebook for sharing parental rights and responsibilities. There will be guidance about time-sharing and also how you split decision-making authority. You should follow the parenting plan and communicate as soon as possible...
Contrary to popular belief, a prenup does not signify a lack of faith in the marriage. If anything, it provides financial transparency and a foundation of trust that couples can build on. Not all marriages work out, and having a prenup provides a soft landing in case...
There are more limitations and rules that apply to prescription medication than many people realize. It is not legal for someone to possess or take a prescription drug any way they choose. Florida law also refers to prescription medications as controlled substances...
Having to pay alimony can be frustrating when you want to move on from your marriage. Unfortunately, if you provided for your spouse and they need support to move forward in the future, alimony may be ordered. There are different reasons for ordering alimony, and each...
If you were asked to draw a criminal, what would you draw? Probably you would sketch someone pointing a gun at another person or climbing in through the window of a house to steal something. You probably would not draw someone sitting at a desk using a computer. Yet...
Unmarried fathers have the same rights as any parents under Florida law. However, they have to establish their paternity before they can ask for parenting time or custody of their children. Some men put off establishing custody because they think it will be difficult...
Drug possession charges in Florida can lead to jail time and big fines, in addition to lasting limitations on your future opportunities. The amount of drugs allegedly in your possession and the classification of the drug will influence what penalties you face. There...
