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
In Florida, the safety and well-being of children are paramount. When concerns arise about a child's safety, Florida's Department of Children and Families, through Child Protective Services, can step in to investigate. In 2021 alone, Florida's DCF reported that CPS...
Finding out that Florida Child Protective Services has opened an investigation against you can be distressing and confusing. You may feel frightened or unsure of what steps to take next. An investigation by CPS does not automatically mean that you will lose custody of...
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...
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...
Divorce settlements may include court orders that mandate making financial support payments to an ex-spouse or to provide for the children. As noted on the Florida Senate website, divorce settlements must include provisions specifying each spouse’s contribution toward...
Losing your child to foster care is a frightening experience. You likely will experience feelings of inadequacy and despair, but this is not the time to give up. Florida wants to return children to their parents if possible, so you must take the steps necessary to...
After a divorce, many parents rely on regular child support payments from their former spouse to help with childcare expenses. However, parents owe almost 400,000 Florida children almost $7 billion in unpaid child support. Why do such a large amount of court-ordered...
If officials suspect that your children are experiencing neglect, they may remove them from your home. A court hearing is sometimes necessary to evaluate the situation. According to the Children's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, hearings...
Even if you have nothing to hide, few things have the potential to be more intimidating than dealing with the Department of Children and Families. After all, a DCF social worker may come to your house with a police officer and demand to talk to your son or daughter....
Recently, the Florida Department of Children and Families took your kids from your home. To get them back, you must prove you have what it takes to overcome your drinking habit. Rehab programs may cost money you do not have. WebMD explores ways to pay for alcohol...
