What is a High-Conflict Divorce? A high-conflict divorce is one where one spouse does not want the marriage to end and will do whatever they can to cause problems. This can make the divorce process long, expensive, and emotionally draining. In the United States, 20% of all separations are high-conflict. [1] A high-conflict divorce may...
Paternity Actions A paternity action refers to a legal process that helps determine the biological father of a child. Paternity actions can be initiated by either the mother or the potential father, and they involve various legal procedures and tests to determine the biological relationship. Often used in cases of disputed paternity, these actions are...
Custody Action Mistakes to Avoid Separation can be really hard, especially when kids are involved. The legal stuff can mix with personal issues, making things even tougher. Even though child custody can bring strong emotions, your actions matter – for your child’s well-being and your relationship with them. If you end up in court, acting...
Establishing legal fatherhood is essential for several reasons. One significant reason is the father’s financial responsibility. Once paternity is legally established, the biological father can be required to provide child support to the custodial parent, which helps meet the child’s financial needs. This support ensures that the child receives adequate care and their needs are...
Military Divorce vs. Regular Divorce in the United States The divorce rate among military couples is 4.8% compared to approximately 2.5% of the general public. The higher percentage of divorce among military couples is due to younger marriages, extreme financial hardship, rushing in for military marriage benefits, infidelity, stress, and most importantly, deployment. [1] If...
Behind closed doors and drawn curtains exists a silent struggle that often goes unnoticed by many. It’s a struggle of fear, anguish, and the shattering of trust. Domestic violence impacts individuals severely, causing physical, emotional, and psychological distress. In 2020, there were 106,515 crimes of domestic violence reported to Florida law enforcement agencies resulting in...
Determining paternity during pregnancy carries legal, social, and medical benefits. Establishing paternity allows for legal rights and responsibilities to be determined accurately. This ensures the father’s involvement in important decisions regarding the child’s welfare, including custody, visitation, and allows for financial support for the child. Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing Non-invasive prenatal paternity testing is...
Domestic violence refers to a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to gain power and control over another in a close relationship. It is a form of abuse that can occur in various forms, including physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and financial abuse. Importance of recognizing signs of domestic abuse Victims of domestic abuse...
Misconceptions About Paternity Actions Establishing paternity is necessary for both legal and emotional reasons. It grants rights and responsibilities to the biological father and benefits the child, mother, and extended family. Legal benefits include inheritance rights, social security benefits, and medical insurance coverage. It also allows the father to have custody, visitation rights, and be...
Filing a Restraining Order in Florida About 90% of initial civil petitions for domestic-violence restraining orders are granted. This includes various types of orders, such as those for domestic violence, stalking, and dating violence. [1] This prohibits the person with unsafe behavior from making any contact or being in close proximity to the petitioner, the...
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