Entries by Adam B. Cordover, Attorney-at-Law

Video: Name Change

The following video from lawinfo.com discusses name changes: In Florida, name changes are governed by section 68.07 of the Florida Statutes. A person can file for a change of name in the circuit court of the county where he or she resides.  Within the petition, which must be signed under oath, the person needs to […]

Polygamy: A Basis for Annulment

Rose McDermott at the Wall Street Journal reports that cases of polygamy are becoming more common in Western countries: Polygamy—or more specifically polygyny, the marriage of one man to more than one woman—has been widespread in human history. And it is becoming increasingly common, particularly in Muslim enclaves—including in Paris, London and New York. A […]

A Parent’s Handbook for Raising Healthy Teens

Thank you to Uninterrupted TV for providing a link to “Navigating the Teen Years: A Parent’s Handbook for Raising Healthy Teens.” This pamphlet is written by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign in cooperation with the American Academy of Pediatrics, National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, National Prevention Network, NYU Child Study Center, and Parent Corps.

Mixed Martial Artist Chuck Liddell Requests “Full Custody” of Child. What Should You Request?

TMZ.com reports that retired mixed martial artist Chuck Liddell requested “full custody” of his child in a California courtroom: Chuck Liddell is in an L.A. courtroom asking a judge for full custody of his son, after the boy allegedly told him he didn’t want to live with his mom anymore. Sources tell us 12-year-old Cade […]

Special Needs Children and Divorce

California family law attorney Lisa Helfend Meyer recently discussed particular issues that arise in divorce cases involving special needs children: A parenting plan for the typical child may not be appropriate for an autistic child or one with other developmental issues. For example, it’s not unusual for the typical 3 year-old child to be able […]

Limited Representation: A Cost-Effective Family Law Option

As the economy went south, everyone sought options to trim his or her budget.  Some people skipped Starbucks and began brewing their own coffee.  Others found creative ways to recycle their grocery bags.  Still others completely transformed their driving habits to achieve better gas mileage.  But one pronounced trend in the legal community has been […]