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
Gone are the days when divorcing parents had few options for sharing custody of the kids. Increasingly, newly single mothers and fathers are looking for innovative ways to provide stability for their children after divorce. Nesting, sometimes called birdnesting, is...
In the state of Florida, all cases involving responsibility for the care of children require parenting plans. The court has certain requirements. Here are four important elements to include when drafting your plan. 1. Sharing of rights and responsibilities Explain...
Divorce is never easy, especially when you have children. No matter their ages, divorce impacts kids at least as much as, if not more than, their parents. For one thing, it represents the break-up of the home and family they rely on. For another, they often feel that...
Custody in Florida is usually not absolute. You will probably have to make some compromises with your coparent. These compromises would take shape in your parenting plan Of course, the main custodial parent should be the one who would provide the best environment for...
There are several reasons why getting a divorce with children is exceedingly difficult, and one may be figuring out your living situation. Traditionally, both parents set up separate living situations and the children move between them. However, this can be a...
Joint custody is the term assigned to a court-ordered agreement where a judge issues guardianship of children to both divorced parents. While this is certainly a better option for everyone involved, divorced parents in Florida should take some steps to ensure that the...
People in Florida should know why divorces can be so difficult. It's not just about dividing property equitably. Child custody agreements can be some of the most difficult negotiations any couple will ever endure. Luckily, there are some good tips available that make...
Parents going through a separation in Florida are likely to encounter some difficulties in finding a child custody schedule that works for everyone. Ideally, parents should share custody equally, but jobs and other life events can make this complicated. Schedules that...
Parents in Florida who are going through a divorce may find that one of the toughest parts of splitting up is not being able to see their kids every day. They may also find it challenging to agree on a child custody schedule. Even if parents do manage to agree on...
The Florida Legislature is once again considering a bill that would make sweeping changes in the areas of alimony and child custody. The bill would both end permanent alimony in the state and institute a rebuttable presumption that custody between the parents will be...
