A Partner At Mclaughlin & Stern, LLP – Naples, Florida
Attorney & Counselor At Law
Beverly L. Brennan Attorney & Counsellor at Law Naples Florida
Attorney & Counselor At Law
Alimony or spousal support often gets a bad reputation. Some people look at it as one spouse trying to bleed the other spouse's finances dry. However, most alimony awards have distinct purposes. The law allows for these awards to assist the spouse who is in a...
Establishing paternity is a critical step many unwed fathers want to take to provide legal and emotional benefits for both them and their children. By establishing paternity, unwed fathers can secure their parental rights and responsibilities, contribute to the...
Getting divorced can bring on many challenges in your life, one of which may include sharing parenting time with your former spouse. If you and your ex have entered into a coparenting relationship following your divorce, you may feel unsure of how to proceed....
Pending Florida legislation could impact the custody rights of parents who do not agree about gender-affirming care for transgender children. Proponents of the bill say it will protect children from life-changing gender dysphoria treatments. Opponents claim the bill...
One of the challenges that men face when it comes to childbirth is the uncertainty of paternity. Whether you are confident in the paternity of a child or you have questions, you have a legal right to paternity testing. In fact, testing is an important tool for...
While under investigation by the Florida Department of Children and Families, you may feel as though your entire life is under a microscope. During the investigation, DCF will look for signs of abuse or neglect. If you have an active social media presence, it is...
Going through divorce will always serve as an emotional rollercoaster for anyone going through it, no matter how well-prepared they seem at first. Negative emotions are just part of the experience. Rather than trying to shove them away, it is more important for a...
Certain events might send children and their parents to Florida Juvenile Dependency Courts. While these same events might also form the bases for criminal trials, the two court systems are very different. This article will look at the dependency court in general. It...
If your relationship with your spouse becomes contentious, you likely look to divorce as a way to untangle your life from theirs. Unfortunately, however, there are some aspects of your spouse's lifestyle that may continue to affect you throughout the divorce process...
Dividing up property and debts in a divorce may prove easier than trying to divide your time with the kids. Divorce, where people have children in common, requires a parenting plan before a judge will sign off the final paperwork. Florida family law judges look at...
