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
Going through divorce will always serve as an emotional rollercoaster for anyone going through it, no matter how well-prepared they seem at first. Negative emotions are just part of the experience. Rather than trying to shove them away, it is more important for a...
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...
If your relationship with your spouse becomes contentious, you likely look to divorce as a way to untangle your life from theirs. Unfortunately, however, there are some aspects of your spouse's lifestyle that may continue to affect you throughout the divorce process...
Dividing up property and debts in a divorce may prove easier than trying to divide your time with the kids. Divorce, where people have children in common, requires a parenting plan before a judge will sign off the final paperwork. Florida family law judges look at...
Perhaps a promotion at work requires you to move from Naples to Savannah, but the out-of-state move will take some thoughtful planning. As the custodial parent, you intend to take your young daughter with you to Georgia, but Florida law requires relocation either by...
If divorce seems inevitable, it is important to understand how sensitive and contentious the matter of asset division can be. This is especially relevant if either you or your spouse are business owners, or if you suspect that your spouse is hiding assets. Hiring a...
Facing divorce is a major life change that can have a ripple effect on your entire family. However, you may not realize that the feelings you experience during and after a divorce can affect your mental health as well. According to Mental Health America, maintaining...
Child custody and visitation can be contentious, especially for unwed fathers. With custody priority often given to mothers, an unwed father can often feel left out. What many fathers may not understand is that there are legal options to preserve their rights. There...
As a father, it is essential to have a clear understanding of your rights and options if you decide to end your marriage or face legal or financial hardships after splitting up with your child's other parent. You should keep in mind that you are not alone, and going...
Marital property refers to any assets or debts acquired by either spouse during marriage. Though this is a straightforward concept, how a court divides marital property is not always clear. In Florida, there are several frequently asked questions about marital...
