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
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...
If you find yourself in a long-term relationship with an unmarried partner in Florida, you face many unique challenges when it comes to building equity in a home or keeping finances separate. It is important to understand your situation from a legal perspective. You...
A common law marriage is where you and your partner live together as a married couple for a set number of years. The problem is Florida does not recognize common law marriage, so there are no protections for you under this type of law. NPR explains in a state where...
If you are an unmarried Florida father, you may feel that you have little, if any, chance of gaining custody of your children. Fortunately, such is not necessarily the case. FindLaw explains that Florida does not discriminate between parents, married or unmarried. In...
At the Law Offices of , we deal with nearly all issues within the general category of Florida family law. You might associate this field with marriage and divorce, but unmarried couples, particularly parents, often need to...
Children who are born to an unwed mother in Florida do not have a father who is legally recognized. In these situations paternity, or legal fatherhood, should be established for a number of reasons that are beneficial to both the child and the dad.According to TX...
For couples who have children and decide to split up, various issues can arise, such as child support and strong emotions. For those who are not married, these matters can seem even more complex. However, all family members may find benefits in establishing...
As a father who has never been married to your child’s mother, you may not get the opportunities you need to bond with your baby during early developmental stages if you do not establish paternity in Florida. By taking this crucial step, you are clearing the way...
It is not unusual for two people to live together, be in a committed relationship and even start a family together without getting married. People in these situations may feel like marriage is unnecessary, or they may have negative attitudes toward marriage. Whatever...
