Co-Parenting With a Narcissistic Ex: Tips to Protect Your Child
Co-parenting is rarely easy, but it becomes even harder when your ex is narcissistic, controlling, or toxic. You may feel like you’re constantly walking a tightrope between protecting your child and avoiding unnecessary drama. At Central Justice, we know how overwhelming this can be, but you don’t have to manage it alone....
Can a Prenuptial Agreement be Overturned?
Prenuptial agreements give couples a way to define financial rights before marriage. They can clarify what happens to assets and debts in the event of a divorce. While courts generally enforce these agreements, they are not always set in stone. If an agreement is unfair, signed under pressure, or fails to meet...
Child Testimony in Family Court
Children should never feel like they have to choose between their parents, but in some family court cases, their voices matter. Judges want to make decisions that protect a child’s well-being, and sometimes, hearing directly from the child helps them do that. Whether in custody disputes or situations involving abuse, courts take...
Stepparent Rights in Florida
Being a stepparent comes with many rewards and challenges. You play an important role in your stepchild’s life, providing love, guidance, and support. But when it comes to legal rights, the law treats stepparents differently from biological parents. This can create uncertainty, especially regarding decisions about education, healthcare, and custody. Many stepparents...
Collaborative Divorce: An Alternative to Litigation
Divorce is an emotional and overwhelming process. Some couples find the idea of drawing out the process and airing their private business in public through litigation to be a necessary evil. However, there are other options available that can help couples resolve their differences and move forward with their lives without having...
Understanding Stepparent Adoption in Florida
Stepparents with tight bonds to the children who came into the relationship with their spouse may cherish their new family situation. In that case, the stepparent may want to cement their legal rights and responsibilities by pursuing stepparent adoption. However, the process can seem complicated and overwhelming.
The stepparent...
Termination of Parental Rights for Incarcerated Parents
Criminal conviction and incarceration can significantly impact a person’s life. Not only does a person lose their freedom, but they may also lose other rights and privileges, including their parental rights. In Florida, there are situations when an incarcerated individual may be at risk of having their parental rights terminated. If that...
How Are Alimony Payments Determined?
Divorce can bring many changes, especially when it comes to finances. For some, alimony is a key part of ensuring both spouses have the resources they need to start fresh. In Florida, alimony decisions are based on a range of factors that help the court determine fair support arrangements. Whether you’re seeking...
What to Expect at Your Divorce Mediation Session
Divorce can be an emotionally and financially challenging process, but mediation offers a less adversarial and often more cost-effective way to resolve disputes. Mediation allows divorcing couples to work with a neutral third party to reach mutually agreeable solutions on critical issues like property division, child custody, and spousal support. If you’re...
Strategies for High-Conflict Divorce Resolution
High-conflict divorces can feel overwhelming, creating stress and uncertainty for both spouses and their children. Disputes often arise over key issues like custody arrangements, financial support, and communication, making an already challenging time even harder to manage. When emotions run high, tensions can easily spill over, leading to prolonged disagreements and increased...