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
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...
Navigating child custody after a divorce is deeply personal. For same-sex parents, it often carries an added layer of complexity: ensuring your parental rights are fully and equally recognized. You built your family with intention. Now the focus shifts to preserving...
Divorce can be extra complicated when one spouse is a corporate executive. Many leaders receive special perks as part of their job. One of these benefits is a golden parachute. In a Florida divorce, these payments raise big questions about whether they count as shared...
When you share a home, children, and finances with a partner, you may feel like a married couple in every way that matters. Florida family law, however, draws a sharp legal line between marriage and cohabitation. If you die without a will, that distinction determines...
Same-sex couples raising children face the same challenges as any family going through divorce. Florida law treats all parents equally when determining custody, but the path to establishing parental rights can be more complicated for LGBTQ families. Understanding how...
Relocation can quickly change how parenting time works. If you share custody in Florida, moving with a child can affect existing court orders and daily routines. Knowing how Florida law treats relocation helps you understand when a move may trigger court review. What...
