Monthly Archives: November 2012

Pinellas County’s Standing Notice for Family Law Cases with Minor Children

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

When you file a family law case in a Tampa Bay court that involves children (such as divorce, paternity, or modification of a parenting plan), you will get a standing notice or order which prescribes how parents should treat one … Continue reading →

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January 2013 Conference for Florida’s Adoptive Parents and Prospective Adoptive Parents

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

Florida’s Adoption Information Center is holding a conference on Saturday, January 12, 2013, in Jacksonville, Florida, for adoptive parents and prospective adoptive parents. Florida’s Adoption Information Center was “created by the Florida Legislature to serve as a clearinghouse in every … Continue reading →

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Video: A Former Family Law Judge’s Perspective

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

Judge Michael Porter, a former family law judge, discusses topics ranging from Judge Judy, to emotional versus legal family issues, to alternative forms of dispute resolution (such as collaborative practice and mediation) in the following video:

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Video: Same Sex Couple Adopts Child in Florida

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

The video below from WPTV News showcases a Florida same sex couple who were able to finally and legally expand their family by adopting a foster child for whom they had long looked after: Related:  Five Legal Steps Florida LGBT … Continue reading →

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