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Divorce Q&A: What is a “Motion to Compel”? A “Motion to Compel Discovery” is a formal request one party makes to the Court asking the Court to force the other side to produce documents or information for discovery. When one side fails to produce relevant documents or information, the other side can request that the […]

Divorce Q&A: What is Discovery? Outside the legal world, the word “Discovery” brings about feelings of excitement and exploration. In the Florida Divorce and Family Law context, “Discovery” may not be as exciting, but it can make or break a case. “Discovery” can most easily be defined as the pursuit of evidence. This evidence can […]

Divorce Q&A: What is Co-Parenting? The term “Co-Parenting” is becoming more mainstream, as celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, and Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Philippe go public with their challenges and triumphs in co-parenting with an ex-spouse. “Co-Parenting” means that two parents share in the custody and care of […]

Q&A: Notice of Case Management Conference Q: I received a “Notice of Case Management Conference” in my divorce case in the mail today. What does that mean? A: If you have received a Notice of Case Management Conference in the mail, it usually means that your case is moving forward in some way. A “Case […]

Can I Hire an Attorney to Represent me at Mediation? We often get phone calls from potential clients asking if they can hire us for representation at mediation, even though they started the process without an attorney. Sometimes a client decides to start a divorce case or other family law case “pro se,” meaning without […]

FAQ: What do I do? I was served with Paternity Papers, but I’m not the Father! If a “father” does not believe he is the biological father of a child subject to a child support or paternity law suit, he may request that the Court order genetic testing in an attempt to “Disestablish Paternity.” If […]

FAQ: What Can I Do if My Ex Won’t Let Me See My Child? Unfortunately, many fathers and mothers have had visitation with their child denied by a parent or guardian. Sometimes, the parent or guardian is within his or her right to deny the visitation. However, often times, the parent or guardian is acting […]

FAQ: In a divorce or family law action, what is a Guardian ad Litem and will a GAL help my case? Clients often ask us to explain the role of a Guardian ad Litem (GAL), as the use of GALs has recently become more common in divorce litigation. In the divorce and family law context, […]

Deciding to divorce is one of the most challenging decisions anyone can face. Many parents considering a divorce often allow emotional challenges and the fear of the unknown to get in the way of what is best for themselves and their children. While the process may not be pain free, with the right information and […]