Florida Parenting Plans: What Happens When One Parent Stops Following the Agreement

You have a parenting plan. A judge signed it. It's a court order. And your co-parent is ignoring it. Maybe they're consistently late for exchanges. Maybe they're keeping the children past their scheduled time. Maybe they're canceling visits without notice, undermining your relationship with your kids, or refusing to communicate...

5 Things Florida Divorce Attorneys Wish Their Clients Knew Before Filing

Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Over 40 Years Representing South Florida Families Every week, we talk to people who are a few steps into the divorce process and already dealing with consequences they didn't see coming. Not because they did anything wrong — but because nobody told them how this works...

Divorce After 50 in Florida: Retirement Accounts, Social Security, and Long-Term Alimony

Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Over 40 Years Representing South Florida Families If you or someone you know is considering divorce after 50 in Florida, our firm has the experience to guide you through the process. Divorce among adults after 50, where gray divorce has roughly doubled since 1990, is the...

Served with Divorce Papers in Florida? The 20-Day Clock Starts Now

  Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Over 40 Years Representing South Florida Families Few moments rearrange a life faster than opening the door to a process server. Whether you saw it coming or not, the petition in your hands has started a clock — and that clock does not pause...

Second Marriage? Why a Prenup Should Be Non-Negotiable

Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Protecting Florida Families for Over 40 Years A second marriage is rarely a financial fresh start. You are not beginning with a clean slate—you are bringing a life with you. And that life often includes: Children from a prior relationship Real estate or investment property...

Business Owners and Divorce in Florida: What You Need to Protect Now

Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Over 40 Years Protecting Florida Families and Businesses Protecting Your Business Through Divorce If you own a business and are facing divorce—or even thinking about it—this is not just a personal matter. It is a financial and operational risk that can directly impact your ownership,...

When a Child Refuses Time-Sharing in Florida: What Parents Need to Know

Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Over 40 Years Representing Florida Families When a child refuses to spend time with a parent, it can be one of the most painful and confusing situations a parent faces. Many parents ask:                         ...

Do Grandparents Have Rights in Florida? What You Need to Know About Today’s Legal Landscape

Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Protecting Florida Families for Over 40 Years At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, we’ve guided Florida families through custody and visitation matters for over four decades—and we’ve seen how emotionally charged grandparent visitation cases can be. In Florida, the law continues to prioritize a parent’s constitutional...

Parental Alienation: What It Is and How Florida Courts View It

Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Trusted Family Law Attorneys Serving South Florida for Over 40 Years In Florida, courts increasingly recognize parental alienation as a form of emotional abuse, where one parent’s manipulative behavior damages or destroys the child’s relationship with the other parent. Under Florida Statute §61.13, judges prioritize...

Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Florida Divorce (Updated for 2026)

Divorce is never just a legal process — it’s a personal, financial, and emotional turning point. And in Florida, the decisions you make early in your divorce can have long-lasting consequences for your finances, your relationship with your children, and your future. At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, we’ve spent more...