Family law Law Archives

If you are in a custody battle in South Tampa, reach out to a skilled family law attorney for representation. Parents have the responsibility of providing physical and emotional care for their children. While all parents are imperfect, most are able to do this without interference from the court. In... Read more

Once you finally make the decision to leave an addict, it is important to be aware of some of the trials that may be involved in getting a divorce in Tampa. It is hard seeing someone you love struggle with an addiction. As much as you may love them and... Read more

Our Tampa child custody attorney protects your rights as a parent. As a parent, developing a close and loving relationship with your child is a top priority. Unfortunately, in the aftermath of a break-up, it is not uncommon for one parent to refuse to allow the child to spend time... Read more

An experienced Tampa child custody attorney from the Law Office of Mark G. Rodriguez, P.A., can help to protect the rights of both mothers and fathers in Florida child custody proceedings. Up until the 1950s, women were automatically expected to stay home and raise their children while fathers went out... Read more

Domestic abuse destroys families and is a terrible reality to endure. With the global pandemic keeping all of us home more often – and leaving us with fewer support systems in place – domestic violence is on the rise. In fact, domestic violence is often the impetus for divorce but... Read more

When you and your spouse divorced or otherwise separated, you likely came away with a parenting plan that applied to your circumstances at the time. Our lives evolve over time, however, and this is especially true of children. Their needs, schedules, and interests develop right along with them, and your... Read more

The question of whether it is possible or not to stop a divorce is an interesting question, and as with most interesting questions, there is no one simple yes or no answer. If you’re facing the possibility of divorce, however, you do need an experienced Tampa divorce attorney on your... Read more

Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and beyond have become a mainstay in our lives. And now that we’re all getting out and socializing a lot less – due to the global pandemic – we’re turning to social media more and more. While this isn’t usually a problem, if... Read more

When it comes to divorce, there’s plenty to worry about, and many people facing divorce are concerned about their credit scores. Divorce generally leaves both exes less financially well off – at least initially – but there’s no reason that it has to affect your credit score. You’ll want to... Read more

All states require parents to financially support their children, and many state policies revolve around the child and their needs. However, many fathers ordered to pay child support have low income, and child support policies do not favor such fathers and their ability to successfully support their children. The following... Read more

Following a divorce, most parents in Florida will share parental responsibility. This is another term for legal custody, which refers to the authority to make important decisions for your child’s life, such as regarding healthcare and education. Parents should have a parenting plan that details how they will make important... Read more

Generally speaking, adults in the U.S. have the choice to move around and live in new places when they want to. There are many reasons why someone might want to relocate, including to be closer to family, for new job or educational opportunities, or simply to try out a new... Read more

In the past few months, millions of people in Florida have had their jobs put on hold or terminated due to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. Even as people return to work, some businesses might fail or cut workforces, resulting in unemployment and serious financial problems for many households.... Read more

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many drastic changes to our lives that we could not have expected. With children out of school, many parents are working from home or are out of work, and the differences in how we can get the things we need for our households, families needed... Read more

When you have a child custody order, it will include a parenting plan that sets out the specific details of the shared custody arrangement. Specifically, it should have a timesharing schedule that mandates when the child will live with each parent, how the child will be transferred between homes, and... Read more

Most people are aware that children can complicate the divorce process, as you need to decide how you will share custody of them. However, there are also other members of the family that might cause disagreements and hiccups in a divorce case – your pets. You might think that you... Read more

When you think of child custody cases, you might first think of parents who are getting divorced. However, there are many parents involved in custody matters who were never married. Custody is an important issue for unmarried couples, and there are a few things to consider. When Custody Cases Arise... Read more

There are many incentives for states to encourage and provide resources for happy and healthy marriages. Not only does a healthy marriage provide children access to both parental relationships, but it also reduces cases in family court, resources needed to enforce child and spousal support orders, and much more. One... Read more

The picture of the “average” American family has changed significantly in recent years, and millions of people are living in family units that involve stepparents and stepchildren. In fact, according to US Census Bureau statistics, 1300 new stepfamilies are formed every day. Stepparents and stepchildren can form bonds that are... Read more

Holidays and Parenting Plans – ‘Tis the Season to Review Time Sharing Agreements The holiday season is upon us, which means a lot of cheer, delicious food, and time spent with family and friends. But as great as the holidays may be, for separated or divorced parents, figuring out how... Read more

No one gets married with the intention of getting divorced. Most people enter into a marriage expecting the marriage to last. They don’t think about what they will do in case the marriage ends, but they should. If you wait until you are faced with divorce, you may be too... Read more

Current technology provides spouses with sneaky new ways to hide marital assets State laws dictate how courts will divide marital assets, but generally, states are either community property states or equitable distribution states.  Florida is an equitable distribution state, meaning courts consider multiple factors when they divide marital property.  The... Read more

The task of creating a practical and mutually beneficial child custody arrangement, parenting plan or visitation schedule can be quite daunting. Once a valid order is in place, it is vital that each parent puts in the effort to communicate and cooperate with each other to ensure that the child’s... Read more

Divorce law is a common yet complex area of practice that demands significant attention to detail and extensive legal knowledge. Over the last few decades, the divorce rate has steadily increased and now hovers around 50% nationwide. According to the United States Census Bureau, Florida has one of the highest... Read more