Living in Florida can be a lot of fun; there's plenty of sun, surf and heat to go around. If you're looking to raise a family, then there are some negatives as well. A survey taken by Wallet Hub, a company that does personal finance studies, has indicated that Florida...
Month: January 2017
Dated law hurts father, takes away his parental rights in Florida
Imagine a law that takes away your right to raise your child before you ever get a chance to hold him. That's what this man is dealing with in Florida. The biological father of a child in Florida has reached out to the news after he claims that Florida laws are...
Does Florida have laws restricting who can get married?
In Florida, there are age requirements that you must meet if you want to get married. For example, the minimum legal age for any person to get married is 16. If you are 16 and want to get married, both you and your partner must have parental consent to do so. Parental...
Unmarried and raising a child: What you should consider
Raising a child together when you're not married comes with its own complications. For instance, you'll need to choose your child's last name and make sure both your names are on the birth certificate to become legal parents to your child. When you are unmarried,...
New Year’s resolutions during divorce
While most people are starting the new year with goals to lose weight, get a better job or eat healthier, those who are going through divorce may be simply trying to survive the stress of separation. This may not be the best time to make other big life changes in...
Couple faces charges after fleeing with daughter in Florida
When you're at odds with the courts, the last thing you should do is take the law into your own hands. Child custody arrangements are taken very seriously, because the child's life is of the utmost importance to the courts. If the court orders you not to leave the...