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...
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: ...
Getting Married with Kids from a Prior Relationship? Why You Need a Prenup and Parenting Plan
Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Protecting South Florida Families for Over 40 Years Blended families are increasingly common—and while a new marriage is an exciting chapter, it also comes with real legal and financial considerations. If you or your future spouse have children from a prior relationship, it’s not just...
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...
Why January Is One of the Busiest Months for Divorce Filings& What You Should Know Before You File
Every January, family law attorneys across Florida see a noticeable increase in divorce inquiries and filings. It’s not a coincidence — and if you’re considering divorce, understanding why this happens (and what steps to take before filing) can make a meaningful difference in the outcome of your case. At Hoffman,...
When Divorce Lawyers Make Things Worse: How Ego and Conflict Delay Settlement
You might not expect a divorce lawyer to say this—but sometimes, it’s the lawyers who make things worse. Divorce and family law cases are already emotional, stressful, and deeply personal. Clients come to lawyers looking for solutions and peace of mind, not more conflict. Yet too often, we see attorneys...
Dividing Property in a Florida Divorce: What’s Fair Isn’t Always Equal
When a marriage ends, one of the most emotional and confusing parts of divorce is dividing what you’ve built together. In Florida, property division follows a principle called equitable distribution — meaning the court divides assets and debts in a way that is fair, not necessarily equal. Marital vs....
High-Conflict Divorces: How Florida Courts Handle Narcissistic or Abusive Partners
Divorce is never easy. But when one spouse displays narcissistic traits or a pattern of abuse—whether emotional, financial, or physical—the process can escalate into something far more complex and damaging. At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, with over 40 years of experience supporting Florida families, we’ve seen firsthand how these high-conflict...