Boca Raton Divorce Lawyer Blog

In a happy ending to a story that ends badly all too often, a Florida girl was reunited with her mother after being missing for more than 4 years. According to a report published by CNN, Cara Cox was 8 years old when she was taken by her father during a scheduled visit per a…

Earlier this year, Florida Representative Alan Grayson was accused by his wife of domestic assault, specifically pushing her against a door. Shortly afterward, Grayson revealed a video of the incident that showed his wife was the one who escalated the domestic altercation, and she took back her allegations. Now, Grayson has filed his own court documents with…

In 2010, Keiba Lynn Shaw and Mariama Changamire Shaw married in Massachusetts, where their same-sex marriage was valid and lawful. The next year, the couple moved to Tampa, Florida and they separated in October of 2013. In order to file for divorce in a state, one or both spouses must live within that state for…

The state of Florida and particularly South Florida, is a melting pot of many diverse individuals from all around the world. Due to the great diversity of people, you frequently see many Americans marrying people from foreign countries. When these couples have children, divorce can bring about some serious issues regarding the stability of the…

Traditionally, couples who were facing divorce with children regularly heard terms such as “sole custody” or “visitation.” While these ideas often still apply in many situations, Florida law has been updated in recent years to change the way custody arrangements work. Original Terms Prior to 2008, one parent was often known as the “custodial parent” and the…

In Florida, there is no specific statute that deals with the annulment of a marriage. There is however, a body of case law, which has developed from the common law, and which provides a basis for the annulment of a marriage. Generally speaking, you must either have the legal capacity to marry or you must…

If you have custody of your children following a divorce, chances are good that the Florida family court ordered your former spouse to pay you a certain amount of child support per month. Getting the order for child support is only the first step, however, as many parents unfortunately fail to make their required monthly…

Thousands of adoptions occur across the United States every year. Most of them proceed very smoothly and without any unexpected surprises. However, there are a handful of adoptions that do occur that involve unsuspecting problems, and result in heart wrenching stories. One recent story involves Sonya, a young child adopted by a Tennessee couple. The…

Same sex marriages are still not authorized under Florida law, but the national trend is heading in that direction. There are now 17 states in this country which authorize same sex marriages. Oregon has most recently overturned the previously existing ban on same sex marriages. Arkansas is one state struggling with this issue. A circuit…

Many divorced couples are able to agree on visitation and custody arrangements that allow both parents to continue to have a meaningful relationship with their child. Even if you do not have primary custody of your children, you have the right to regular visitation with them. Though many couples stick by their original custody and…