The Khonsari Law Firm Blog

Child Custody/Timesharing and COVID-19 Vaccines

The coronavirus pandemic created many new legal issues that family courts rarely had to address before. For any parent, one of the most pressing issues today is whether a child should get the COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA approved vaccines for children over the age of five. When parents cannot agree on whether a child should receive the vaccine, they m [...]

Rohom Khonsari February 1, 2022

What Does the “Best Interests of the Child” Mean in Florida Parenting Cases?

If you are even slightly familiar with Florida divorce law, you may have heard the term “best interests of the child.” As a parent, you are likely the person who is most familiar with your child and has their best interests at heart. However, the legal definition may vary from your's or your child’s other parent’s definition. If you have re [...]

Rohom Khonsari January 28, 2022

Can You Have an Uncontested Divorce?

While divorce is often the culmination of many differences, disagreements, and arguments, it doesn’t have to be bitter and end in more of the same. It is possible for two spouses who are in the process of dissolving their marriage to work the critical matters out in a way that they both get their needs met. If they have children, they can also ne [...]

Rohom Khonsari December 4, 2021

Mediation In Your Florida Divorce

The experience of going through a divorce can be especially stressful and upsetting and is all the more complicated when the process is contested and not moving smoothly. An experienced and professional divorce attorney on your side as soon as possible after deciding to divorce will support you through the process and fight for a mutually agreeable [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 23, 2021

Divorce Preparation – Things To Keep In Mind

The end of a marriage can be difficult for everyone, including the spouses and any children from the relationship. Processing a divorce as quickly and efficiently as possible while achieving a mutually satisfactory agreement is the goal, but this does not always happen. Divorce cases that drag-on can be detrimental to your financial stability and m [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 9, 2021

7 Common Questions About Child Custody Laws

Did you know that Florida has the fourth-highest number of divorces in America? With over 13 percent of the population divorced, there’s a lot of potential for childfren to get entangled in the mess. If you’re thinking about divorce or have just separated, you may wonder how your kids will fare in the situation. Many state laws can affect th [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 15, 2021

Back-to-School Tips for Divorced Families

About 48 million American children headed back to school this fall. It’s normal for both parents and children to have mixed emotions about returning to the classroom, especially amid a pandemic. For children in divorced families, emotions can sometimes run even higher due to additional uncertainties. Back-to-school is a time of great transitio [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 14, 2021

What Are Some Requirements to Get Divorced in Florida?

For most married couples who try everything to keep their marriage, there reaches a point they have no option left but to seek divorce. If you are one of those, then know you are not alone, because in America, more than 22 percent of first marriages end in divorce within five years, and 53 percent of the marriages are dissolved by the 20-year mark, [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 13, 2021

Can You Modify Your Parenting Time Order?

It is generally recognized under family law that there are times when circumstances change, such that one or both parents may wish to have a parenting time order changed to accommodate the newly changed circumstances. It does not make any difference under the law whether these changes are for better or worse - rather, if the changes warrant modific [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 11, 2021

Establishing Parental Rights Under Florida Law

Establishing parental rights refers to the process of determining the legal father of a child. This process offers benefits to not only the child but also to both the mother and the father. Each state has different laws on how to establish paternity. If you’re interested in establishing paternity for your child it’s important to become familiar [...]

Rohom Khonsari April 14, 2021