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In Tampa, FL, a father abducted his son, 3 years old, and took him to Lebanon. The father, Ali Hussein Salamey, will be serving two years behind bars in federal prison for fleeing to Lebanon and violating his court-ordered visitation rights. Initially, Salamey took his son from a babysitter without the mother’s permission. He did […]

A common question that comes up in family law is this: what kinds of rights do fathers have? It is a misconception that fathers do not have the same rights as mothers and that a judge will always side with a mother regarding child support and custody. While it used to be the case that […]

Hahamovitch v. Hahamovitch: Prenuptial Agreements A well-researched, legally sound, and carefully crafted prenuptial agreement can serve to protect the interests and assets of both parties. Unintended issues and problems can occur, however, if a prenuptial agreement is poorly written. Even if both parties agree to the covenants and conditions of a prenuptial agreement, existing law […]

Lashkajani v Lashkajani: Attorneys Fees in Prenuptial Agreements Throughout the over 50 years in which prenuptial agreements have grown in popularity in Florida and across the country, courts have been asked to rule on a wide variety of cases involving the validity of certain provisions in the agreements. In fact, societal changes alone from the early […]

 To settle or not, that is the question. Ideally, divorcing couples would be able to go through the divorce process quickly. Everything would be divided up easily, split fairly, and you could both move on and start fresh. However, this is often not what divorce looks like for people. Even in marriages that are not […]

Stop the Prenup Stereotypes There are several major misperceptions and stereotypes about prenuptial agreements that can prevent couples from considering this valuable option. At The McKinney Law Group, we specialize in helping couples prepare for their futures by showing them the benefits of a prenup. There is an old expression that an ounce of prevention […]

When you hear the term “prenuptial agreement” or “Prenup,” what comes to mind? You may think of a premarital agreement between those who are famous or wealthy. Perhaps you may think a prenup is for couples who have doubts about their commitment to each other. Both perceptions are a bit outdated. The reality is that prenuptial agreements […]

Child Custody Lawyer Parting ways from your spouse or partner can be difficult, even in the most amicable and ideal of circumstances. When children are involved in a separation, it becomes even more challenging mentally, emotionally, and logistically. Most parents want to be a part of their child’s life at least to some degree. Some […]

Every employee has the right to work in a place that is free from discrimination. But sadly, discrimination is a continually present problem in today’s work culture. Some forms of discrimination are outright obvious, and others not so much. Discrimination can be subtle and hard to identify, that is, unless you know the signs. The […]

If you plan to marry your partner in the near future, you may be thinking about getting a prenuptial agreement. Although this legal document has many potential benefits, not everyone understands it. In fact, some people may get offended when presented with a prenuptial agreement. Here are a few tips for talking to your partner […]