Archive for category: Family Law

You are here: / Family Law

FLORIDA ANNULMENT LAW

VOID AND VOIDABLE MARRIAGES, STANDING, AND EQUITABLE ESTOPPEL Florida annulment law turns on a threshold question: is the marriage void or merely voidable? That distinction matters because void marriages may be treated as having never existed,…
not the child daddy?

Not The Baby-Daddy? Florida Law May Still Make You Pay Child $upport!

In Florida, being listed as a child’s father can create serious legal and financial obligations, even if the child is not biologically yours. Many men are shocked to learn that once their name appears on a birth certificate or a court…
lis pendens

What Florida Law Actually Says About Lis Pendens

A lis pendens is a powerful legal tool, and because of its potential to cause serious harm, Florida law strictly limits when it can be used. Many people, and unfortunately some attorneys, still treat a lis pendens as a routine filing in…
Holiday Time-Sharing and Parental Gatekeeping

Holiday Time-Sharing and Parental Gatekeeping

What Florida Courts Do When One Parent Blocks the Other The holiday season is supposed to be about family, tradition, and memories. For children of separated or divorcing parents, holidays take on even greater emotional importance. Unfortunately,…
Why Holiday Time-Sharing Matters Under Florida Law

Why Holiday Time-Sharing Matters Under Florida Law

Holiday time-sharing is not simply a “bonus,”  it is part of the statutory right of each parent to enjoy frequent and continuing contact with his or her child. Florida Statutes §61.13(2)(c) requires courts to ensure that children…
Parental Alienation and Denying Time-Sharing: The Emotional and Legal Damage It Causes

Parental Alienation and Denying Time-Sharing: The Emotional and Legal Damage It Causes

When a relationship ends, parents often struggle with Parental Alienation and Denying Time-Sharing, creating anger, resentment, or heartbreak. But one thing must never change, your child’s right to have both parents involved in their life.…
How to Afford Legal Representation in Divorce, Immigration and Civil Matters

How to Afford Legal Representation in Divorce, Immigration and Civil Matters

My name is Gabriel J. Carrera, and I’ve been practicing law here in Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, for over 18 years. In my practice, I’ve seen families, immigrants, and everyday people struggle with one of the biggest questions that…
Florida Courts Won’t Let TikTok Raise Your Kids

Florida Courts Won’t Let TikTok Raise Your Kids

Florida Courts Won’t Let TikTok Raise Your Kids: Florida’s Best-Interest Standard Explained Parents don’t get to outsource parenting to YouTube, Snapchat, or TikTok. In Florida, every decision about a child—especially decisions about…
Living Under the Same Roof During a Divorce in Florida

Living Under the Same Roof During a Divorce in Florida

Practical Tips to Reduce Conflict Living Under the Same Roof During a Divorce, one will expect that one spouse will move out while the divorce, legally called a dissolution of marriage in Florida, makes its way through the court system.…
What Happens to Your Harley in a Florida Divorce?

What Happens to Your Harley in a Florida Divorce?

If you’re a rider with a Harley (or any motorcycle) sitting in the garage and you’re staring down a divorce, the big question is: Do I get to keep my bike? Short answer: often yes, but how that happens depends on how Florida’s equitable…
Florida Child Support & Time-Sharing in 2025

Florida Child Support & Time-Sharing in 2025

When parents separate in Florida, two of the biggest issues are time-sharing (custody/visitation) and child support. These decisions affect not only your financial life but also your relationship with your children. Here’s what you need to…
How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce

How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce 

Let’s cut through the noise: staying in a broken marriage “for the kids” might sound noble, but it can do more damage than good. Kids aren’t blind—they feel the tension, hear the silence, and carry the weight. Sometimes, the healthiest…