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
If you created frozen embryos with your spouse or partner during fertility treatment, those embryos could later become part of your divorce. These disputes can feel very personal because they may affect your future plans for children. Florida law recognizes written...
Florida’s alimony laws changed significantly in recent years, so the rules about when spousal support can be received (along with how much and for how long) are unfamiliar to most people. Alimony still exists in Florida, but the state eliminated permanent alimony for...
A family business can feel separate from the marriage because one spouse runs it every day. In a Florida divorce, though, ownership, business income and company growth may all become part of the financial picture. That does not always mean a spouse will lose the...
Florida is among the states that have recently revamped its child custody laws to create a little more gender equality for parents. Under Florida Statute § 61.13, the courts now start with the assumption that giving parents roughly equal time with their children is...
You may have built your family with intention. If you are part of a same-sex couple, you may have chosen adoption or worked with a surrogate to bring your child into your life. From the beginning, you and your partner likely shared the responsibilities of parenting in...
When a juvenile dependency case begins, many parents are perplexed. They don’t know where the allegations even started. In many cases, it has to do with one or more encounters they and their child had with a “mandatory reporter.” Understanding the obligations of...
Child custody disputes are highly emotional for everybody involved – but the courts make their decisions based on facts, not feelings. In Florida, there’s a rebuttable presumption that shared custody is best for the child. Whether you are seeking to sway the court...
Raising a child while finishing your degree takes incredible strength. When the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) creates a case plan, the tasks often feel overwhelming. You might struggle to manage classes, work and parenting at once. However, you can...
Child custody can feel heavy when family life is changing. New schedules, new rules and difficult conversations may arise all at once. If you are navigating parental responsibility and time-sharing, you may wonder how to reduce tension while still protecting your role...
A dependency court hearing often begins when someone raises concerns about a child’s safety or well-being. The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) typically investigates those reports and may file a dependency petition to open the court process. When a...
