MAKING THE INTRODUCTION: Evidence in Family Court

MAKING THE INTRODUCTION: Evidence in Family Court

Written by Jacquelin M. Valdespino, Esquire: legalservice@valdespinopa.com “Yes, Virginia, the Rules of Evidence apply to Family Law Cases just like they do in other legal proceedings.”  Unfortunately, practitioners often fail to recognize the impact of the Evidence...

The Parentified Child in Family Court

Written by Judge Angélica D. Zayas What is parentification and why does it matter? Parentification occurs when parents look to their children for emotional and/or practical support instead of providing it and the the roles of the parent and child become reversed....
Parental Alienation

Parental Alienation

Written by Gina Mendez-Locke | gmendez-locke@jud11.flcourts.org As a Magistrate in the Family Division, I am often asked what are the most difficult cases I hear. While relocations come to mind, parental alienation cases are, for me, the most difficult. Although I...
Children With Disabilities and Extended Child Support

Children With Disabilities and Extended Child Support

Written by Judge Mindy S. Glazer  – Mglazer@jud11.flcourts and Judge Maria Espinosa Dennis (Ret.) – maria.dennis@sd-adr.com It is a stressful time for most couples who are going through the breakup of a family unit.  It is not easy to divide assets and/or debts,...