When a child can no longer receive appropriate care for certain reasons, Florida courts can step in to keep the child safe. Understanding the process of minor guardianship and how it works in the state can make the difference between a smooth transition and a prolonged legal battle. Read on to learn what to expect.…
It’s a common concern amongst both husbands and wives that a failing business could impact them personally. If your spouse has considerable business debt, you may be asking yourself how this impacts you. It’s important to understand how business debt works in general and also how debt works in a marriage and divorce. When your spouse’s (the same goes…
About Child Support Child support is one of the important matters involved in an ongoing divorce case. It is defined as the payment given by one of the divorcing spouses to the other to fund the child’s needs. Child support payment is very beneficial to the recipient kids as it helps pay for education, medical…
Image from Freepik Building a family as an LGBTQ+ couple in Florida often means facing complex laws. You may need to confirm your marriage, secure parental rights, learn adoption steps, and know anti‑discrimination protections. In this article, we address common questions about LGBTQ family law in Florida, with a focus on adoption. Our goal is to…
Marriage is more than a ceremony—it’s a promise of partnership, support, and shared dreams. For same-sex couples, this promise carries both the joy of commitment and the assurance that the law stands beside you with the same respect and protection afforded to all marriages. Yet even the strongest partnerships can face unexpected turns—questions about assets,…
Navigating the divorce process can be one of the most challenging experiences in life. Whether you’re just beginning to consider separation or you’ve already made the decision to file, knowing what to discuss with your family lawyer is crucial for a smoother transition. In Fort Myers, Atty. Mellany Marquez Kelly is dedicated to guiding clients…
When parents divorce in Florida, the court often awards shared parental responsibility, meaning both parents must work together on major decisions affecting their child’s life—including their education. But what happens when divorced parents can’t agree on where their child should go to school? This is a common post-divorce challenge. Whether it’s a disagreement over public…