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When a parent plans to move out of Florida, it can complicate existing child custody agreements. Florida law has clear rules to handle these situations in a way that prioritizes the child's best interests. If a parent wants to relocate more than 50 miles from their...
All parents and child custody proceedings, whether divorce or paternity, have equal rights under Florida law. Parents have constitutional rights to raise their children. Generally Florida courts will not restrict a mother or father’s rights unless it would be detrimental to the children not to do so. There is no presumption in favor of either parent regardless of gender. Generally…
What is a breach of contract? Contracts are written documents that carry legal weight for certain agreements made between two or more parties. A breach of contract implies a violation of what was agreed upon in the contract by one or more parties. This violation can be of all kinds of shapes, sizes, and even failure to meet agreed upon…
The divorce and family attorneys of Napier and Rollin typically encourage their clients to be flexible with the other parent when changes to the timesharing schedule are reasonably required. It’s the right thing to do. Sometimes a little flexibility goes a long way to build a bridge with the other parent after a break up. It is a very rare…
Just like family law and divorce cases, there is no gender preference for protection from domestic violence under Florida law. Whether male or female a person is entitled to an injunction for protection against domestic violence if they are either the victim of domestic violence or if they are reasonably in fear of eminent domestic violence. Domestic violence is a…
The divorce attorneys at Napier & Rollin can help you get your priorities straight with your divorce proceedings. Courts generally determine issues in a particular order so some issues need to be analyzed in order to determine how other issues may also be decided. Generally child custody matters are the most important thing to be decided as early as possible…
Napier & Rollin attorneys in Vero Beach can assist you with the creation or modification of your parenting plan. One of the factors to consider is who typically has children on Mondays. Many school holidays fall on Mondays, such as Presidents’ Day and Columbus Day. It’s very important to consider the best interest of the children with respect to each…
Separating from a spouse is a difficult emotional journey for everyone and divorce proceedings are tricky in nature and the easiest way to get through it is to make sure you find a good divorce lawyer. Most people have no idea of how to go about finding divorce lawyers and “where do I even begin” is a common thought. Maybe…
From real estate and regulatory compliance to business disputes and breach of contracts, the umbrella of civil litigation is wide and diverse. Often grouped under the more informal term of “non-criminal” legal cases, civil litigation is straightforward and complex at the same time. So, what really is civil litigation? Simply put, a lawsuit where the dispute to be settled is…