Florida Family Law Blog
Obtaining An Temporary Emergency Custody Order In The State Of Florida
This is the first article in a series that will discuss specifics in regards to obtaining a temporary emergency child custody order in the state of Florida. We previously discussed filing for emergency child custody in a variety of contexts. This series will expand...
Dealing With Melbourne, Florida DCF Cases – Series Recap
This post is being written to conclude and recap my series on the handling of DCF cases in Melbourne, Florida. I felt it was necessary to write on this topic as, for obvious reasons, many parents do not know how to proceed when they face abuse or neglect allegations....
Dealing With False DCF Allegations In Melbourne, Florida
This is the next post in my series of articles on the handling of DCF allegations in Melbourne, Florida. My last article discussed why non-custodial parents should retain a DCF attorney to assist them in such matters. It is important to understand that the Court will...
Non-Custodial Parents Should Retain An Attorney For Melbourne, Florida DCF Cases
This is the next post in my series on the handling of DCF cases in Melbourne, Florida. My last article discussed why parents should retain an attorney for abuse/neglect allegations. The reason to immediately retain counsel is two-fold. First, and the most obvious, is...
The Importance Of An Attorney During Melbourne, Florida DCF Cases
This is the next post in my series on the handling of Department of Child and Families (DCF) cases in Melbourne, Florida. My last post discussed what parents should expect during a DCF investigation. It is important that parents fully comply, and be completely...
What Happens When DCF Investigates An Abuse & Neglect Claim In Melbourne, Florida
This is this next post in my series on the handling of abuse and neglect cases in Melbourne, Florida. My last article discussed what parents should expect from the DCF process in general. It is important to know what to expect when the Department of Children and...