On June 7, 2017, a change was made to Florida’s child custody law that restricts the rights of parents in residential treatment programs from exercising overnight visitation with minor children. House Bill 329 amends Section 61.13, Florida Statutes to provide that time-sharing plans may not require a minor child to visit […]
Florida’s Family Law Rules Committee has submitted proposed amendments to Rule 12.407, which rule governs the testimony and attendance of minor children in family law proceedings. The proposed amendments can be found here. The amended rule would prohibit minor children who are witnesses or related to a family law case from […]
There are different ways to pass assets to your heirs at your death. In many states, the owner will simply allow the assets to pass pursuant to the terms of his or her will, which requires an estate administration (probate). In most cases though, it is desirable to avoid probate. […]
Connor Perkins was by all accounts a good father. He had a three-year relationship with Treneka Simmonds, during which time a child was conceived and born. Mr. Perkins was at the hospital for the child’s birth, the child was given Mr. Perkin’s last name, and Mr. Perkins and Ms. Simmonds […]