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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A Temporary Custody Order refers to a legal arrangement in which a non-parent or non-custodial parent is given the authority to care for a child and make decisions for them for a temporary period of time. There are several types of temporary custody arrangements, including emergency custody, temporary custody orders,...
In a scenario where immediate custody decisions need to be made when families face unexpected challenges, a temporary custody order becomes the holding pattern, ensuring the child is well cared for while long-term decisions are made. A temporary custody order is a legal document issued by a court to establish...
Couples going through contested divorces often do not agree on common issues that are disputed including child custody, alimony, and property division. What is a Contested Divorce? A contested divorce is a divorce where a couple is unable to reach an agreement on the terms of the divorce, which then...