Why Divorce Court Doesn’t Create “Custom” Outcomes for Families

The Role of the Court in Divorce When people first think about divorce, many imagine that a judge will carefully review their situation and craft a solution that fits their family’s unique needs. The reality is quite different. A judge is not there to design a customized outcome for your family. Instead, the court’s role…

The 13th Judicial Circuit in Tampa issued an administrative order outlining the way that the current closures for COVID-19 will affect the administration of justice. I have outlined the important points of the order to make it easier to understand. Currently the 13th Circuit is in Phase II as defined by the Florida Supreme Court. Phase II: limited in-person…