We all know that there are both moral and psychological debates about whether corporal punishment is good or bad for children, however we, as lawyers, only examine the level of corporal punishment that will attract the attention of the Department of Children and Families or the criminal authorities, which is what this blog is dedicated to. Do...
Under Florida law, the divorce court may appoint a guardian ad litem to assist the court in determining the best interests of the children in child-related divorce and post-judgment cases. The role of the guardian ad litem is not to advocate for either parent’s position, but to act in the child’s best interest. Florida Statutes,...
Sometimes people find themselves asking “what is a dependent child?” Many things to come to mind. Whether it be drugs, dependent on their parents, etc. However, there is a different kind of dependency that many people don’t understand. This post will help explain and clear up what dependency is in the eyes of the law...
The iconic monarch butterfly is experiencing precipitous declines for many reasons: lack of habitat, GMOs (Genetically Modified Organism) that kill their host plant (milkweed) and logging in the Mexico sanctuary that is altering their overwintering space, for those that migrate. Overall, there is a 90% decline over a 20-year period. Here in Florida, we have monarchs year round....
Florida law specifies that parents are responsible for the financial support of their children until they reach the age of 18 or graduate from high school, whichever comes later. In certain circumstances, parents might agree to extend the period of financial support beyond this requirement or indefinitely. In a 2002, a Florida circuit court judge in the...
Everyone is entitled to a lawyer, right? Right. Each member of The Florida Bar, as part of that member’s professional responsibility, should perform at least 20 hours of pro bono legal service to those who cannot afford private legal services. Along with performing pro bono services, members of the Bar also have the option to make...
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