Contested Adoption Trial Update: WE WON! ADOPTION TRIAL UPDATE: As many of our followers and clients know, Autumn spent the past 6 weeks deep into trial preparations and spent the end of August in trial on a very contested termination of parental rights and adoption case. Today we receive the ruling and… WE WON!! Our…

Passion for Helping Children A passion for helping children. That’s what drives everything we do.

Happy Adoption Day! Adoption day! We are so honored to help another family finalize their adoption today! This family has been trying to complete their adoption for 2 years, so Attorney Hancock was delighted when they called to ask her to step in and help them they get it done. Today marks the end of…

Consideration Before Adding Yourself to Your Parents’ Deed This article is not Florida specific but points to some important considerations. Too often, clients call us to fix these issues after the fact instead of seeking advice before making a mistake. Before putting your name on your parents’ deed, be sure to investigate the tax implications.

New Child Welfare Laws Legislative Update: HB7065 was signed into law today, codifying a large child welfare package bill, which includes the following actions:

Early Child Tax Credits in Family Law Cases A tip from Mangrove Financial for dealing with the early child tax credits. This issue is confusing to many and is discussed daily during our mediations or with our own clients. If you received early child tax credits, those who received early payments in 2021 should be…

Happy Birthday, Trisha! Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to our amazing administrative assistant, Trisha!

It’s National Houseplant Appreciation Day! It’s National Houseplant Appreciation Day! Do office plants count? Show us your favorite!This plant is a survivor! She lives between our stacks of “to be filed” papers on top of our smallest filing cabinet and she brings us a little smile every day. The pot was a Mother’s Day gift…

” Thanksgiving week is upon us and, although it’s been challenging, I have SO MUCH to be thankful for this year. One of the things that brings me the most joy in my life is the opportunity to help form families. What a fantastic way to spend a Friday afternoon! I LOVE ADOPTION DAY! ”…