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 fighting for custody in Florida, it is understandable that some parents may become desperate. They want to ensure they can continue to see their children. Sometimes this desperation is so strong that parents turn to underhanded tactics to either win custody or...
There is a bitter irony in the fact that engagement month in December is swiftly followed by the season of divorce in January. This may also be the month when many divorcing breadwinners in Florida begin to waste marital assets to reduce the value of assets that...
If you are no longer in a relationship with the other parent of your newborn child, it's likely that you will have many questions and concerns as a single mother. One of the first legal decisions that you will have to make regarding your child is what information to...
For better or worse, the most important relationship children in Florida have is with their parents. Not all parent-child relationships are healthy, which may result in forcible separation. Neglect and abuse are the most common reasons for this. In other instances,...
There are times when termination of parental rights is absolutely necessary to protect a child. When there are cases of sexual abuse, starvation and severe beatings, there is no doubt in anyone’s minds that these children need to be removed immediately. While...
There is often an assumption that parents have a predetermined stance on how they would like child custody to be arranged following a divorce. However, this is simply not the case. Many parents become overwhelmed by the notion of their children moving between two...
Parents who divorce sometimes do so because of claims of domestic abuse. This is a very serious claim that should only be made when it is factual. One of the reasons is that a parent who is being accused of domestic violence might not be able to spend time with their...
Creating a parenting schedule can be tough for divorced couples who share custody of their kids. However, it's important that your schedule accommodates all involved, as it will be your guide when issues arise regarding scheduling and other child-rearing...
One of the most important reasons to establish legal paternity in Florida is to increase ways your child can inherit from you. With the law recognizing you as a legal father, your child will have the right to receive certain assets from you when you pass away. Even if...
Securing the right to marry at a federal level was a massive step forward for the rights of LGBT couples. Prior to the landmark Supreme Court case that federally overturned state bans on same-sex marriage, only certain states recognized the unions of LGBT couples, and...
