Westchase Law, P.A., Legal Blog

In Florida family law, paternity cases often involve more than establishing biological fatherhood. They can include disputes over time-sharing, parental decision-making, child support, and even what last name the child should carry. One of the most influential Florida Supreme Court decisions addressing these issues is Finley v. Scott. The case remains an important guide for courts and parents when resolving…

Relocation cases can be emotionally trying. When one parent wants to move with the child and the other doesn’t agree, it puts everyone in a difficult position. The court has to balance a parent’s reasons for moving with the child’s need for consistency and their relationship with both parents. That’s what was at stake in Greenwood v. Greenwood, a 2025…

Alimony is one of the most frequently fought-over issues in a Florida divorce. Since it depends on factors like financial need, earning ability, and what the court sees as fair, it’s not uncommon for one spouse to feel the judge got it wrong. That was the case in Warner v. Warner, a 2025 decision from Florida’s Fifth District Court of…

Florida law provides for special protections for those who are the victims of domestic violence. Such injunctions are an important tool to protect individuals from harm or the threat of harm by a family member. However, injunctions can have a significant effect on another person’s personal liberties, residency rights, and especially custody issues. In this article, the Tampa, FL family…

In the case of M.D.P.N., the Mother v. Department of Children and Families, et al, the Third District Court of Appeal had to answer a difficult question: Can the State of Florida terminate a mother’s parental rights under Florida’s termination process even after she made positive life changes when her child was in shelter care? In the case we’re about…