Parenting after divorce or separation is never easy. For families in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, distance, work schedules, or safety concerns can make in‑person parenting time difficult. That’s where virtual visitation comes in. This article provides an overview of how virtual visitation can supplement parenting time in Florida. For comprehensive legal advice, call Attorney…
Divorce is a legal matter that involves a lot of financial settlements, one of which is child support. Things change and circumstances can happen, however, that can make a formerly established child support amount insufficient to pay for the needs of a child. At this point, one can take the matter to court and request…
Florida family law has seen a significant shift with the passage of new legislation that changes how courts approach parenting plans. As of 2023, judges now begin with the assumption that equal time-sharing between parents is in a child’s best interest. This update affects divorce, paternity, and custody cases statewide. For parents, this change can…
Divorce is a difficult life event for any couple—but for same‑sex couples, there are particular legal and practical considerations that can make the process more complex. This article breaks down the essential information every same‑sex couple should understand about divorce in the United States, including how legal rights have evolved, what challenges you might face,…
If you have decided to file for divorce, there are plenty of factors to consider. The first thing is to contact Mellany Marquez-Kelly, Fort Myers divorce attorney for a consultation of the process and your options which may include going to court. Of the many things, you will need assistance with from Marques Kelly Law…
The custody of a child depends on the status of the parents, whether they are married or not. In the state of Florida, it is assumed that at the birth of a child, if the mother is married, then the father of the child is the husband even without court order paternity acknowledgment. This means…