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…
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Parental Alienation
As a Magistrate in the Family Division, I am often asked what are the most difficult cases I hear. While relocations come…
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Children With Disabilities and Extended Child Support
Written by Judge Mindy S. Glazer – and Judge Maria Espinosa Dennis (Ret.) – It is a stressful time for most couples…
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The Legal Process of Relocation
The legal process of moving (from wherever you are) to Paradise (wherever that is and whether it is an Island or not)…
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Plan Ahead for the Holidays
By the time you read this, there may be a distinct possibility that if parents haven’t agreed on their timesharing for the…
Read moreJudge Dawn Veronica Denaro’s Inspiring Dedication to Miami-Dade County’s Children and Her Love for Her Adopted Children
By Lucy Pinero. Esq – adoptive parent/child advocate Who is Judge Dawn Veronica Denaro? Judge Dawn Veronica Denaro grew up with her…
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Parenting Coordination: Questions from the Bench
Judge Samantha Ruiz Cohen Helenann Shapiro One of the responsibilities of a parenting coordinator is to facilitate the resolution of disputes regarding…
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LGBTQ Families in Court
The Honorable Scott M. Bernstein Elizabeth F. Schwartz, Esq. LGBTQ folks gained substantial legal rights in recent years, including the right to…
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Back to School – A Family Court Perspective
Written by: Judge Spencer Multack By the time you are reading this school has just started and your kiddos are enduring the…
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The Collaborative Process: A Peaceful Way to Avoid the Rabbit Hole of the Court System
By Sarah Zabel, Retired Circuit Court Judge The cliché “teamwork makes the dreamwork” is never truer than when it comes to the…
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