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
Unmarried couples who have been in long-term relationships may wonder if they are eligible for spousal support or alimony after separating. Since they were not legally married, the rules differ significantly from those applied to married couples. Understanding the...
In Florida, parental relocation with a child involves specific rules and regulations. This is true for parents who never got married. Understanding these requirements is important to avoid legal issues and ensure the best interests of the child. Legal custody and...
Recent changes to the law in Florida have bolstered the parental rights of unmarried fathers. With these adjustments, the state has taken additional steps to ensure that a man can keep a connection with his children. However, unwed fathers may have to take certain...
According the Census.gov, the number of unmarried people living together has tripled since 2000 to nearly 17 million people. Breaking up is never easy, and for unmarried couples in Florida, the challenges can be unique and complicated. When you have been in a...
Unmarried couples who have children should understand their parental rights and responsibilities. Depending on the circumstances, you may need to take legal steps to exercise these rights in Florida. Knowing how to proceed can preserve your parental relationship,...
You may look forward to sharing a house with your significant other. However, if you want to build a long-term relationship with an unmarried partner, you should consider whether your partner will end up with your home if you should die or if a court will name someone...
When you have a baby with someone in Florida and the two of you are not in a marriage, you need to take extra steps if you wish to maintain rights over your son or daughter. While establishing paternity helps give you legal rights over your child and allows you to ask...
Unmarried couples in Florida face many obstacles that married couples do not have to contend with. Since Florida abolished the rights to a common law marriage many years ago, unmarried couples do not have many of the legal rights that married couples in the state...
If you hope your relationship with your unmarried partner will last for a long time, perhaps even for the rest of your life, you should take steps to fortify your union. Some unmarried partners end up fighting over different financial and personal issues. A breakup...
Since 2016, unmarried couples in Florida may lawfully live together without incurring penalties. The Sunshine State, however, does not recognize common-law marriages. The Florida court system may not provide you and your significant other with the same asset...
