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When Divorce Affects Senior Care: Who Is Responsible for Mom or Dad?

By Sean Smallwood |

TL;DR Divorce can disrupt caregiving for aging parents, creating stress and confusion over responsibilities. Adult children may not be legally required to care for parents, but legal documents and state laws can affect obligations. Professional in-home care and respite services can provide stability and relief during transitions. Communication and mediation among family members help… Read More »

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Courts Can Deny Custody To A Biological Father If Their Child Was Born In An Intact Marriage

By Sean Smallwood |

TL;DR Courts prioritize the child’s best interests. They order or consider DNA tests only when it helps decide what is best for the child. A DNA result by itself does not replace a legal father. Marriage to the mother at birth and an established parenting role carry strong legal weight. Case example. John Slowinski… Read More »

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The Strategy Guide to Florida Divorces Involving Child Custody

By Sean Smallwood |

Any time a married couple who has children under the age of 18 decides to get divorced they will need to address child custody issues in their case. These are situations that involve a great deal of knowledge of the law and should only be finalized with the assistance of a skilled Orlando divorce… Read More »

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Modification Of Custody After Divorce

By Sean Smallwood |

How Do I Request A Modification Of Custody From My Divorce After the final judgment is entered in your divorce case and everybody is settled into a routine with a parenting plan many people think that they will never need to deal with the courts again. Unfortunately, it is very common for parents to… Read More »

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Thanksgiving Custody Issues

By Sean Smallwood |

Thanksgiving Visitation Schedules Often Cause Trips To Court For Parents This Thanksgiving holiday it is important for parents with child custody orders to remember that there are typically additional visitation days in parenting plans during the break children have from school for this holiday. Child custody attorneys normally see an upswing in calls around… Read More »

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