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ABA Section of Family Law American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence Capital City Trust Company Child Support Enforcement Custody Source.com Department of Justice Violence Against Women Office Divorce Law Info – Divorce Law in Florida, child support calculator, custody resources Estate Planning Links Family Law Section of the Florida Bar Florida Statutes, Dissolution of Marriage; Support; and Custody, Chapter 61 Florida Statutes, Estates and Trusts Chapters 731-739 Guide to Charitable Gift Giving in Florida IRS Charities and Non-Profits National Center for Victims of Crimes National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Putting Kids First Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar State of Florida Department of Children and Families The ABA Center on Children and the Law

Government

Federal Government FirstGov Florida State Government Internal Revenue Service Library of Congress U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate US Tax Code Online White House

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Latest Blog Posts

I think my child’s other parent may be unfit, how do I prove it?

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Being involved in custody battles for your child is difficult all on its own. But what if you suspect the parent that has primary custody may be unfit, negligent, or even abusive to the child? Every state is different when it comes to court hearings of custody. Proving the other parent is unsuitable in the eyes of the law is not always easy but can be done. However, the child's wellbeing is the most crucial issue in any state in the country.

Becoming a guardian due to dementia or Alzheimer's disease

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is difficult. Often, loved ones with these conditions reach the point where they’re no longer able to make informed or rational decisions. If these conditions are coupled with a stubborn refusal of assistance, the situation can even become dangerous.