If you're thinking about divorce, there's a good chance you've already asked an AI tool about it. Maybe you asked ChatGPT how alimony works in Florida. Maybe you asked what happens to the house, or how to prepare before telling your spouse. That's normal now. Millions of people use AI...
Can an Absent Parent Suddenly Ask for 50/50 Time-Sharing in Florida?
For months, maybe years, you've been the parent doing the day-to-day work. School drop-offs, doctor's appointments, homework, meals, bedtime. The other parent has been inconsistent, rarely around, or almost entirely absent. Then, out of nowhere, they want 50/50 time-sharing. If that's where you are right now, your question is probably...
Florida Parenting Plans: What Happens When One Parent Stops Following the Agreement
You have a parenting plan. A judge signed it. It's a court order. And your co-parent is ignoring it. Maybe they're consistently late for exchanges. Maybe they're keeping the children past their scheduled time. Maybe they're canceling visits without notice, undermining your relationship with your kids, or refusing to communicate...
5 Things Florida Divorce Attorneys Wish Their Clients Knew Before Filing
Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Over 40 Years Representing South Florida Families Every week, we talk to people who are a few steps into the divorce process and already dealing with consequences they didn't see coming. Not because they did anything wrong — but because nobody told them how this works...
Divorce After 50 in Florida: Retirement Accounts, Social Security, and Long-Term Alimony
Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Over 40 Years Representing South Florida Families If you or someone you know is considering divorce after 50 in Florida, our firm has the experience to guide you through the process. Divorce among adults after 50, where gray divorce has roughly doubled since 1990, is the...
Served with Divorce Papers in Florida? The 20-Day Clock Starts Now
Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Over 40 Years Representing South Florida Families Few moments rearrange a life faster than opening the door to a process server. Whether you saw it coming or not, the petition in your hands has started a clock — and that clock does not pause...
Second Marriage? Why a Prenup Should Be Non-Negotiable
Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Protecting Florida Families for Over 40 Years A second marriage is rarely a financial fresh start. You are not beginning with a clean slate—you are bringing a life with you. And that life often includes: Children from a prior relationship Real estate or investment property...
When a Child Refuses Time-Sharing in Florida: What Parents Need to Know
Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Over 40 Years Representing Florida Families When a child refuses to spend time with a parent, it can be one of the most painful and confusing situations a parent faces. Many parents ask: ...
Getting Married with Kids from a Prior Relationship? Why You Need a Prenup and Parenting Plan
Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Protecting South Florida Families for Over 40 Years Blended families are increasingly common—and while a new marriage is an exciting chapter, it also comes with real legal and financial considerations. If you or your future spouse have children from a prior relationship, it’s not just...
Do Grandparents Have Rights in Florida? What You Need to Know About Today’s Legal Landscape
Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Protecting Florida Families for Over 40 Years At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, we’ve guided Florida families through custody and visitation matters for over four decades—and we’ve seen how emotionally charged grandparent visitation cases can be. In Florida, the law continues to prioritize a parent’s constitutional...