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A Sense of Security
The sessions with my therapist gave me a sense of security and helped me overcome my anxiety issues. They …
More Respectful Path
We’re on the way to a more respectful path than we were! It helped – Sandis
Helped Me Communicate Better
It has helped me express myself more and communicate better. Especially when I have conversations with others including my …
Great Professionalism Within The Services
I would like to thank for the great professionalism within the services. I realize that with the services I …
Message To End The Year From KidSide Executive Director
Dear Friends of KidSide, As we approach the end of 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect …
Tone Matters When Co-Parents Communicate
Written by Rebecca Perra, Esq. | [email protected] In co-parenting, the tone of written messages has a tremendous influence on …
Real Estate Instruments and Family Law Intersections
Written by Aileen Torrens, Esq., Trust Land Family Law Firm, PLLC In many instances, real estate issues will arise …
Danger Will Robinson! Danger Will Robinson! Emergency Motions in Family Law Cases
By Cristobal Padron, Esquire; [email protected] What is an emergency in a family case? It’s a Friday night and the …
Judge Victoria del Pino, Recipient of the 2024 Maxine Cohen Lando Award
Judge Victoria del Pino is an Associate Administrative Judge of the Family Division, a division she has served in …
The Intersection of Bankruptcy and Family Law
Co-Author Brittany Bonner | [email protected] Co-Author Mark Wegmann | [email protected] Because bankruptcy and family law frequently intersect, it is important …
AI Basics For Lawyers
Written by Judge Miguel De la O. “Today is the worst AI will ever be.” — Alex Irpan (Google …
Supporting Families Through Alcohol-Involved Divorce: How Technology Can Help Ensure Child Safety
Written by Chris Beck | [email protected] Children of parents who are going through an alcohol-involved divorce rely on family …
The Change in the Timesharing Presumption – Is a Rose by Any Other Name the Same? Did the Badge of Courage Change the Cowardly Lion?
Written by Jerome H. Poliacoff, PhD and Netta Shaked, PhD A Rose by Any Other Name? Florida’s change in …
The Hague Abduction Convention: Not Your Typical Custody Case
Written by Ronald H. Kauffman, Esq. Many parents accused of abducting their children in violation of the Hague Convention …
International Custody Disputes: What Judges and Lawyers Want (and Need) to Know about the Hague Convention
Written by Judge Scott Bernstein Sean Goldman was four years old when he went with his mother to Brazil …
How Pets Custody Works In a Florida Divorce: Understanding Custody and Visitation
Written by Akilah A. Harris, Esq. | [email protected] In a divorce or separation, determining the custody and visitation arrangements …
The A-B-C’s of Court Ordered Visitations
Written by Karen Sanchez | [email protected] Supervised Visitation Programs provide the courts with an opportunity to allow noncustodial parents …
Domestic Violence Cases: The Differences Between The Criminal and Civil Process
Written by Adriana H. Quirantes, Esq. Best practices for safeguarding the interests of the victim and protecting the rights …
Interfaith/Religious Differences and the Effect on Children in the Court System
Written by Lisette Beraja and Retired Judge Sarah Zabel The rabbit hole of the court system is traumatic for …
What Are Social Investigations?
Written by Grace Casas Rowe and Andrea Steinacker In the past, social investigations have been called custody evaluations. They …
Not All Guardianships Are Created Equal: Where to File for Custody or Guardianship of a Minor Child
Written by Judge Angélica D. Zayas – Associate Administrative Judge Unified Children’s Court Guardianship of a minor can be …
What to Expect When a Dependency Case is Unified With a Domestic Relations Case
Written by Jordan Abramowitz | [email protected] Actions in court that involve custody of minor children are some of the …
What Happens When a Domestic Relations Law Case Gets Transferred To Unified Children’s Court?
Written by Judge Marcia Caballero | [email protected] In 1991, the Florida Supreme Court recognized the importance of establishing a …
Eternally Grateful For The Services Funded by Kidside
The testimonial below is from an anonymous patient who received therapy sessions paid for by KidSide: I was very pleased with …
Dispelling Common Myths Relating to Intimate Partner Violence: Suggested solutions for family court stakeholders
Written by Isabel Perez-Morina, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer, Advocate Program, Inc. | [email protected] The purpose of this article is …
What Are the Differences between the Anger Management Program and the Batterers’ Intervention Program?
Written by Judge Eleane Sosa-Bruzón | [email protected] The Anger Management Program and the Batterers’ Intervention Program are two very …
MAKING THE INTRODUCTION: Evidence in Family Court
Written by Jacquelin M. Valdespino, Esquire: [email protected] “Yes, Virginia, the Rules of Evidence apply to Family Law Cases just …
How to be “S.A.F.E.:” Ensuring Efficient and Effective Evidentiary Hearings
Written by Judge Abby Cynamon | [email protected] It is a real privilege to be asked by KidSide to address …
Your Work Is Invaluable
The testimonial below is from an anonymous patient who received therapy sessions paid for by KidSide: I would like to express …
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 …
Parentified Children
Written by Neena Malik, Ph.D., [email protected] and Stacey B. Jones, Ph.D., [email protected] In ideal circumstances, children are never pushed …
KidSide Was Truly Remarkable
The testimonial below is from an anonymous patient who received therapy sessions paid for by KidSide: Words cannot express …
Divorce and Debt: Divorcing Couples Beware
Written by Adelmis Bohigas Naderpour, Esquire ([email protected]), and Amir Naderpour, Esquire ([email protected]) American household debt hit a record high …
I Am Beyond Thankful
The testimonial below is from an anonymous patient who received therapy sessions paid for by KidSide: I had the privilege to work …
Parental Alienation
Written by Gina Mendez-Locke | [email protected] As a Magistrate in the Family Division, I am often asked what are …
What It Is and What It Isn’t
Written by Miguel Firpi, Ph.D. | [email protected] Parental Alienation is a concept that often generates controversy and even some …
The Smile On Our Children’s Faces Were Priceless
The testimonial below is from anonymous parents with two elementary aged children sent for co-parenting sessions paid for by KidSide: This …
Children With Disabilities and Extended Child Support
Written by Judge Mindy S. Glazer – [email protected] and Judge Maria Espinosa Dennis (Ret.) – [email protected] It is a …
Parent Education Stabilization Course (PESC) for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Written By Raquel Soto Catalano | [email protected] Love is instinctual. Skills are not. Education for parents does not question …
My Therapist Helped To Change My Life
The testimonial below is from an anonymous parent who received therapy sessions paid for by KidSide: It is no …
The Hazy Future of Florida Relocation as a Result of the Global Pandemic
By Max Leinoff, Esq | [email protected] The global COVID-19 pandemic shook our society to its core. In addition to …
The Legal Process of Relocation
Written by General Magistrate Steven Lieberman | [email protected] The legal process of moving (from wherever you are) to Paradise …
Therapy Helped Me and My Kids To Cope
The testimonial below is from an anonymous parent who received therapy sessions paid for by KidSide: My kids and …
Parenting and the Art of Communication
By Lisa Sherman, LCSW | [email protected] In my experience as a therapist, I’ve come to understand that communication is …
Parenting Programs
By: Lynne Katz l [email protected] It wasn’t that long ago that I stood in a Juvenile Court courtroom for …
Finding out the services were free was such a relief!
The testimonial below is from an anonymous parent who received therapy sessions paid for by KidSide. After my domestic …
A Message from KidSide’s Chair
It has been a great privilege to serve as Chair of the KidSide Board this year. As my term …
Divorce and the Holidays: Tips to Prepare Your Kids
By Samantha Carella, PsyD, ABPP-CC – Board Certified Psychologist in Child and Adolescent Psychology – [email protected] Holidays are stressful …
Plan Ahead for the Holidays
Written by Judge Victoria del Pino | [email protected] By the time you read this, there may be a distinct …
The Relationship Between Adoption Law and The Florida Child Welfare System
By Alan Isaac Mishael [email protected] In Florida, purely private, domestic adoptions that do not originate through Florida’s child welfare …
Judge 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 [email protected] Who is Judge Dawn Veronica Denaro? Judge Dawn Veronica Denaro …
What to expect from your Parenting Coordinator (“PC”)?
Helenann Shapiro | [email protected] First, the million-dollar question: when to use a PC? The short answer is anytime during …
Parenting Coordination: Questions from the Bench
Judge Samantha Ruiz Cohen | [email protected] Helenann Shapiro | [email protected] One of the responsibilities of a parenting coordinator is …
Advocating for LGBTQ+ Youth in Today’s World
Robert Latham, Esq. | [email protected] Maritza Fernandez, Miami Law Class of 2022 | [email protected] Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, …
LGBTQ Families in Court
The Honorable Scott M. Bernstein | [email protected] Elizabeth F. Schwartz, Esq. | [email protected] LGBTQ folks gained substantial legal rights …
Pointers For Starting the School Year On The Right Foot
Written by: Stacey Jones, PH.D., P.A. [email protected] With summer coming to a close, it’s time to start thinking about …
Back to School – A Family Court Perspective
Written by: Judge Spencer Multack [email protected] By the time you are reading this school has just started and your …
I am so thankful and appreciative for the services my family received funded by KidSide!
I am so thankful and appreciative for the services my family received funded by KidSide! I was awarded therapeutic …
Havana Nights Nostalgia
HavANA NIGHTS Nostalgia Single Ticket Pricing Early Bird – $80.00 (1 Attendee) Purchase between 8/1/2022-9/1/2022 In advance -$100.00 (1 Attendee) …
What About The Children?
By: Dr. Ronda Fuchs, Psy.D, Accredited Collaborative Family Law Facilitator [email protected] Divorce is a “death,” a “loss” not only …
The Collaborative Process: A Peaceful Way to Avoid the Rabbit Hole of the Court System
By Sarah Zabel, Retired Circuit Court Judge [email protected] The cliché “teamwork makes the dreamwork” is never truer than when …
Immigration Issues in Separation and Divorce Proceedings
Written by Laura F. Kelley, Esq. [email protected] Immigration through marriage is one of the most popular ways of immigrating …
Unaccompanied Children
Jennifer Anzardo Valdes, Esq. Children’s Legal Program, [email protected] Elizabeth Anon, Esq. His House Children’s Home, [email protected] Unaccompanied children are undocumented immigrant …
When Children are Victim/Witnesses in Criminal Court Proceedings
By Fran Feinberg, Esq. and Katrina Valiente, Esq. [email protected]; [email protected] The Criminal Court Project is an outreach program of …
Kids in Court: When Can They Appear and How Can the Court Hear from Them?
Hon. Denise Martinez-Scanziani [email protected] Access to justice, for many, is the right to be seen and to be heard …
Family Court Services Is Making All The Difference For Me
Family Court Services is making all the difference for me. I lost custody of my 3 kids in 2021 …
Domestic Violence Court: A Primer
By: Judge D. J. Cannava, [email protected] Miami-Dade County, Florida is the eighth largest county in the United States, has …
What about the Kids? Domestic Violence and the Effects on Babies and Children
By Judge Carroll Kelly, 11th Judicial Circuit, [email protected] day, our courts address domestic violence issues involving individuals who are …
Substance Use Disorder
Presently in the United States, nearly 9 million children live with at least one parent who suffers from a …
Effects of Substance Use Disorder
The ways in which parental substance and alcohol use disorder affect children are sometimes dramatic, sometimes subtle; sometimes instantaneous, …
FCS: A Core Piece to Family Cohesiveness
Testimonials FCS: A Core Piece to Family Cohesiveness In short Family Court Services has been a core piece …
It’s OK not to be OK: Mental Illness Can Affect Anyone
Hot Topics It’s OK not to be OK: Mental Illness Can Affect Anyone Edgar N. Arbaje, Psy.D., Licensed [email protected] …
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
Hot Topics It’s Okay to Not Be Okay By Professor Scott L. RogersDirector, Mindfulness in Law Program, University of …
Family Court Services Saved My Family
Testimonials Family Court Services Saved My Family Family Court has been the hardest thing I’ve ever had to …
New Year, New Initiatives
Judge’s Corner New Year, New Initiatives By: Honorable Nushin G. Sayfie, Chief JudgeEmail: [email protected] “The New Normal” January 21, …
Keeping Families Connected During the Judicial Process
Testimonials FCS: Keeping Families Connected During the Judicial Process Sophia is a 44y/o mother who had not seen …
Amplifying Impact
Hot Topics Amplifying Impact by: Malissa Tigges, PsyD. In a culture obsessed with resiliency, despite being mired in global …
It’s (supposed to be) the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Let’s All Do Our Part to Make Sure It Is
You really never know what someone is going through. With the additional stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, this holiday …
How to Have a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season
The holiday season is such a special moment especially for children. Children are looking forward to celebrating, spending time …
Holidays for Children
Judge’s Corner Holidays for Children by Sandy Karlan, Esq., Former Circuit Court Judge [email protected] It’s the holiday season …
Emotional Support in Time of Crisis
Testimonials Emotional Support in Time of Crisis As a Domestic Violence victim, it is rare to come across …
I’m a Better Co-Parent Because of Family Court Services
Testimonials I’m a Better Co-Parent Because of Family Court Services I was referred to Family Court Services for …
Co-Parenting: Sink or Swim by Dr. Laura LoBuglio-Vigil, Psy.D. & Dr. Julio Vigil, Ph.D.
It is becoming an all too familiar statistic that is quoted in most articles related to children and divorce: …
Co-Parenting: A View from the Bench by Judge Angélica D. Zayas
What Is Co-Parenting? Co-parenting can be described or defined in many ways. In the context of the Family Court, co-parenting …
The Case for Individual Therapy Provided by Family Court Services
Testimonials The Case for Individual Therapy Provided by Family Court Services Thanks to the Community Resource Department at …
Forensic Accountants Role in the Cost-Benefit Analysis in Divorce By Matt James, CPA/ABV/CFF, MAFF
Most attorneys aren’t numbers people. They are strategists, networkers, brawlers—answering a myriad of client demands while always considering the …
The Upgrade Lawyers
The Upgrade Lawyers are a flat fee, low cost family law document drafting service. We support Kidside because it …
Brinkley Morgan
Brinkley Morgan is proud to sponsor KidSide in support of the great work that they do helping children and …
The City of Sunny Isles Beach
The City Commission for Sunny Isles Beach voted unanimously to become a sponsor for KidSide for two reasons. First, …
Ramon “Ray” Navarro, PA
During such a difficult transition for families, we are privileged to sponsor KidSide as a Community Partner. As Real …
What Judges Want to Hear from Forensic Accountants (and the lawyers who call on them) in Family Court Proceedings by Judge David Young
Forensic Accountants serve an important function in many family law cases. This is true whether the case involves a …
Appelrouth, Farah & Co., P.A.
Appelrouth, Farah & Co., P.A. has been a longtime supporter of KidSide because we believe that all children should …
Chapter 61, Under Section 61.13 by Judge Marcia Caballero
Issues involving minor children can be the most difficult of all matters to be decided by the judge in …
The Role of the Guardian Ad Litem by Cindi Kamen, Esquire
We have all had cases where the parents are so enmeshed in their own arguments, their child’s best interest …
A Drama-Free Experience Because of our Guardian Ad-Litem
Before receiving help from Family Court Services, I was crippled by excessive lawyer fees. I was referred to this …
Marcum LLP
At Marcum, giving back to the communities in which we operate is one of our core values. We are …
RCC Family Law
Although best known for his novel Jonathan Livingston Seagull, … itself a most worthy read … award winning author …
Parental Alienation: Child Abuse? Reportable? by Robert A. Evans, Ph.D.
Florida, as virtually every state, has a law that pertains to abuse of children. In Florida, it is referred …
FCS: Calm in the Midst of Chaos
I don’t know where my life would be today if I had not had the benefit of Family Court …
Soberlink
Soberlink is a proud sponsor of KidSide because we also believe in the importance of taking the kid’s side …
Psychological Evaluations in Family Court by Edward S. Sczechowicz, Jr., Ph.D.
In many cases in Family Court psychological evaluations provide an essential role. The primary purpose of the evaluation in …
Myra’s Successful Co-Parenting Experience
As a non-English speaking Hispanic woman going through the legal system for the first time, attending hearings, and working …
Practicing Professionalism and Civility by KidSide Board Advisor Diane M. Trainor, Esq.
Researching this article on professionalism and civility in our family law practices, I realized how apropos the topic is …
Paul A. Garcia P.A. CPA
Forensic Accounting: Attorney Jordan Abramowitz discusses with Paul A. Garcia, CPA, a forensic accountant’s role in a domestic relations …
Carlos’ Story
Carlos Rodriguez had gone nearly 8 months without seeing his daughter when he was referred for supervised visits through …
Shechter & Everett, LLP
At KidSide, Community Partners are critical in the success of assisting our families in need. These partners not only …
James’ Reunification
My name is James, and I am so grateful for the help I have received through Family Court Services. …
Reunification: Attorney Anastasia Garcia Chats with Judge Scott Bernstein
The children of parents who are divorcing and litigating in Family Court often become casualties of their parents’ legal …
Wine Tasting with Salvatore Ferragamo 2021
EVENTS Wine Tasting with Salvatore Ferragamo 2021 *Wine orders placed after May 11th may not arrive by May …
Virtual Judicial Reception 2020
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