Jacksonville, FL Family Law Blog

23 Oct, 2026

How to Fund a Revocable Living Trust (Florida Checklist)

Rebeccah2026-10-23T01:24:33-04:00October 23rd, 2026|Estate Planning, Wills and Trust|

Mistakes Parents Make When Setting Up A Trust Fund Funding a living trust in Florida is what makes it legally effective. If assets are not properly titled in the trust’s name, they may still go through probate—defeating the purpose of your estate plan. This Florida trust funding checklist explains how to fund a trust correctly and avoid common mistakes.

You have been diligent in your […]

30 Sep, 2026

What Is a Guardian Ad Litem and What Role Do They Play in a Florida Custody Case?

Rebeccah2026-10-20T08:38:24-04:00September 30th, 2026|Child Custody|

When parents need to establish or modify how they will share child custody, a judge decides what arrangement serves the child’s best interests. In certain cases, the judge may appoint a Guardian ad Litem (GAL). What is a Guardian ad Litem? A GAL for a family law case is often a lawyer or licensed professional who has completed additional […]

30 Sep, 2026

How Is Child Support Calculated When Parents Share 50/50 Time-Sharing in Florida?

Rebeccah2026-10-20T08:36:40-04:00September 30th, 2026|Child Support|

When parents separate, one parent often pays child support to the other. Under Florida law, how much a parent pays and which parent pays depend primarily on each parent’s income and the time each parent has with the child. If you and your child’s other parent share time equally with […]

30 Sep, 2026

How to File for Guardianship of an Adult in Florida

Rebeccah2026-10-20T08:35:56-04:00September 30th, 2026|Guardianship|

When an adult loses the ability to care for themselves or make important decisions safely, a family member or another concerned adult can ask a Florida circuit court to establish guardianship. Through that guardianship, you can gain the legal authority to manage a loved one’s finances, health, or whatever else they need help with. Learning how to get guardianship of an adult in Florida begins with consulting […]

30 Sep, 2026

How Florida Courts Modify a Parenting Plan

Rebeccah2026-10-20T08:32:23-04:00September 30th, 2026|Child Custody|

Your parenting plan sets the rules for sharing parental responsibilities and time with your child. When your child’s needs or either parent’s situation changes, the existing plan may become difficult to follow or may stop serving your child well. Florida law allows parents to modify parenting plans when there has been a substantial and unanticipated change in circumstances. Common reasons to modify a parenting plan in […]