October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Unfortunately, when guys going through divorce say they are the victims of domestic violence, they are often met with blank stares, suspicion and disbelief. Oft-quoted statistics would suggest this month is devoted primarily, if not entirely, to drawing attention to violence against women. For example, according to theNational […]
Tips For The Single, Dating Dad
How single fathers navigate the delicate balance between their kids and their love lives June 12, 2012|By Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz, Tribune Newspapers As a single dad wading back into the dating pool, Daniel Ruyter was surprised how many women lost interest when he revealed, always in the first conversation, that he had a son. “At first […]
Legal Rights Of Military Fathers
Fighting one war is hard enough. For many military fathers in the throes of divorce, where custody proceedings can be as stressful as deployment, they’re stuck fighting two wars. One is fought for the country; the other is fought for their children. Yet, the soldier often doesn’t have a fighting chance where his children are […]
Florida Family Law FAQ’s
Fort Myers Florida family law attorney, Sam Assini answers some of your most frequently asked questions about Florida’s family law issues. If you have a question about Florida family law and your answer is not listed below, call 239-829-0166 – the staff at Men’s Rights Law Firm will help you. Florida Divorce FAQ’s 1) How […]
How Does A Judge Decide A Parenting Plan In Florida?
A “Parenting Plan” is a document created to govern the relationship between the parties relating to the decisions that must be made regarding the minor child. It contains a time-sharing schedule for the parents and child or children. In Florida a judge must begin with the assumption that each parent will have equal time with […]
Turner Wins In United States Supreme Court As Court Opines Additional Safeguards Needed For Civil Contempt Hearings
The United States Supreme Court (hereinafter referred to as “the Court”) issued an opinion on June 20, 2011 in the case of Turner v. Rogers. The case originated in South Carolina, and found its way to the highest court in the land. The only issue that was before the Court was whether a payor (person […]
QDRA – Qualified Domestic Relations Order
A QDRO is a judgment, decree or order for the division of retirement savings plans, pensions, 401(k)s or other retirement accounts. When is a QDRO needed? A QDRO would be needed in a divorce proceeding where there is a retirement savings plan, a pension, a 401(k) or any other retirement account that needs to be […]
Do Fathers And Mothers Have Equal Rights When It Comes To Custody/Time-Sharing With Their Children?
Do fathers and mothers have equal rights when it comes to custody/time-sharing with their children? At a time when most families are two income households and the mother is not always the primary caregiver for the children, this shouldn’t be a controversial question. The first thing to know is that Florida no longer awards custody […]
Parental Alienation Defined
Parental alienation is a social dynamic which occurs most often during a divorce or separation. During this stressful time in a family’s life, one parent can become so angry or fearful, that they begin a conscious or unconscious campaign of alienation against the other parent. The alienation can be as subtle as making a passing […]
Does Paying Child Support And Exercising Visitation Rights Go Hand In Hand?
Most people are under the assumption that if a parent (payor) fails to pay their child support obligation, the other parent (payee) has the right to withhold timesharing between the payor and the child(ren). There are many parents who enter into settlement agreements that specify detailed timesharing arrangements as well as the amount of child […]