Florida residents who are planning on getting married may have thought about asking for a prenuptial agreement. While it may not seem like a top priority, it can be essential for those who want to protect their assets or assets that belong to their families. It isn't...
Family Law
Take life insurance seriously in a divorce
Property division and custody are usually the major headline issues in a Florida divorce. Exes tend to spend much of their time and mental energy on solving these problems. However, this leads to overlooking seemingly simple topics such as life insurance....
How to help children get through a divorce
When married couples with children decide to divorce, regardless of why, the biggest concern for most parents is the well-being of their children. Most divorces are not pleasant, even less so when trying to negotiate issues such as parenting time and child support,...
Issues facing those seeking to relocate children in Florida
Those wishing to move dependent children to Florida might face some obstacles from the state's legal regulations on child custody. This is often true even when the individuals in question are related to the child. Understanding the rules might help prepare would-be...
3 things to do when facing the DCF
Having your children taken away from you is devastating. No parent wants to go through that, especially when nothing was wrong with your relationship with your children. Unfortunately, accusations and misunderstandings can end up leading to the Department of Children...
What are the consequences of back spousal support?
We have covered many different family law matters throughout this blog, from child support delinquency to custody issues. However, it is important to bear in mind that other hurdles which may not receive as much attention, such as unpaid spousal support, can also...
Grandparents have limited visitation rights in Florida
Grandparents in Florida have limited rights to see their grandchildren, with courts coming down on the side of parents as the rightful decision-makers in who can interact with their children. Despite this judicial climate, the grandparents of two Orange County...
Can ending my marriage affect my taxes?
Whether you are worried about paying spousal support or child support, are unsure of how your marital property will be split up, or are afraid that you will not be able to spend enough time with your child, divorce can bring all sorts of questions and worries....
Social media and family law issues
If you are involved in a custody dispute, are fighting for your visitation rights, wish to modify your child support order, or are in the middle of a divorce, there are an array of considerations you may have. Beverly L. Brennan is are aware of how those facing...
Dealing with family law matters during holidays
Many different family law issues can wreak havoc during the holidays, from deciding to end a marriage to custody disputes and unpaid child support. At the Law Offices of Beverly L. Brennan, we are very familiar with some of the emotional strains that families face...