Category Archives: Family Law

Even with the major progress of same-sex marriage legalization in 2015, countless Americans face speed bumps when attempting to separate. For many, laws surrounding divorce were never clearly laid out from the start; for others, living in different states alone has caused issues. As for Florida’s laws, same-sex couples who marry also have the rights toContinue reading “Working past the speed bumps of same-sex divorce”

Adoptive parents look no different than anyone else you see every day in Florida. They come from all races and every corner of the world. They might be doctors, teachers or construction workers. Perhaps they live on a ranch. Perhaps they live in a bustling city. While every state does have certain requirements of adoptiveContinue reading “What does an adoptive parent look like?”

We have all seen that movie where we cannot wait to see the cheating spouse to get caught. The Hollywood portrayal of divorce often showcases infidelity as one of the leading explanations as to why marriages come to an end. While reasons can vary from couple to couple, communication breakdown is the most common causeContinue reading “Cheating is not the top cause of divorce. Surprised?”

While it is unfortunate that same-sex couples still occasionally fight against discrimination in our South Florida communities, these attitudes are changing at a national level. While this might not help our clients in their daily struggles, federal law has empowered our attorneys at The Minaya Law Offices, PLLC to help with many of the legal hardships and challengesContinue reading “Supporting equal rights for all marriages”

Depending on the family situation, the role of grandparent can take on many different meanings. For some, it can mean taking full custody of grandchildren, while for others the main pursuit is simply spending more quality time together. Although grandparent rights have long existed in Florida, some grandparents in the state nevertheless struggle to see theirContinue reading “The familiar struggle of alienated grandparents”

Whether they live near you in Florida, in the same house or across the nation, the bonds between grandparents and their grandchildren are special. If you are a grandparent, you already know this and you probably anticipated your first grandchild as much as you did your own first child. Unfortunately, the bonds between parents andContinue reading “Maintaining that special grandparent/grandchild bond”

Your decision to cohabitate with your romantic partner in Plantation rather than to marry is one that is becoming increasingly shared throughout the rest of the U.S. You may have a valid reason not to marry, yet you should also be aware that not doing so could deprive you and/or your partner of certain spousalContinue reading “Common law marriage rights in Florida”

While many Floridians who are family planning are aware that adoption agencies exist in the state, not all are familiar with the process. Welcoming a foster child into a permanent family can be a joyous period of life, but also an overwhelming one. It can be difficult to help a new family member adapt toContinue reading “Adopting from foster care in florida”

The potentially complex process of deciding child custody arrangements can leave Florida parents feeling broken and out of options. Yet grandparents often experience similar situations, in which they are led to believe they would see a grandchild grow up but instead are not allowed to see them at all. This situation is all too commonContinue reading “Visitation is a long battle for many grandparents”

If the parent or guardian of your grandchildren is withholding the children from you, you may have rights to seek visitation through the court. But, it is far from automatic. In fact, Florida law may allow you to petition for visitation if your grandchildren’s parents, or one of them, fall under categories including the following:Continue reading “Can I see my grandchildren even if their parent forbids it?”