family law Tag

I’m in DCF care and I turn 16 years in July. I don’t want to be in foster care for three years. They plan on taking my mom’s rights away. My dad is in prison and I really don’t want my sister to be in foster care for eight years. I want to get custody of my sister eventually. I know how hard it is to be emancipated. I know it’s hard to live on my own and take care of myself having a job and...

My mom passed away, but my stepdad left a long time ago. They were separated and my mom just couldn’t afford the divorce. Now that she’s gone, he wants to try and claim the house and kick me (19) and my brother (19) out the house. We’ve been paying the mortgage ever since my mom passed. What can I do? His name is in the house, but my mom was the head. Can my step dad take the house after my...

I am filing for 50% custody, but I want visitations at this time because my child’s mother will not allow me to see her. She keeps taking her away from me whenever she feels. How can I get temporary custody of my child when I’m filing for 50% custody? One of the first requirements to obtain temporary custody over a child is that the person seeking temporary custody must be an adult, or...

COVID-19 essential travel and stay at home orders present some challenges in family law. It’s more important than ever to have an experienced, compassionate family law attorney that you can trust for guidance. The Law Office of Mark E. Sawicki is happy to help guide you through these unprecedented times.   Coronavirus quarantine requires families to stay in their homes. Child custody...

Florida child custody laws are a difficult for all clients. Even though the presumption in Florida is 50/50 time-sharing, every case is unique. A family law attorney is your best tool to navigate this difficult and complex process. When it comes down to it, your lawyer’s success determines who gets custody of your child, which is why it is important to work with an experienced family law...

Mark E. Sawicki, local Family Law Attorney, is not taking a summer break when it comes to expanding the minds of future young family law attorneys. While constantly striving to better his own education, the need for the same passion amongst young attorneys has not escaped Sawicki. Serving as a youth lacrosse coach in his personal time, Sawicki found his passion for young minds transferring...

Child custody issues are always difficult for the children involved, especially during the holidays. The first few holidays after a divorce, when the child is still getting used to parents in separate homes, can be very stressful. Family law attorney Mark Sawicki says the first thing you need to do is to read over your child custody order to avoid misunderstandings. Child custody schedules...

Getting away from an ex partner before, during, and after a divorce is common and understandable. However, do not just pick up and move the moment divorce is mentioned because moving to a new state or country without consulting the courts can be problematic and cause further hardship on you, your ex partner, and your children. The courts in Florida take divorce seriously and need to be...

There are few things in this world that are unacceptable on every level, and one of those things is domestic violence. The legal ramifications of proven domestic violence are extreme for a reason, and they will almost always include a Restraining Order and/or jail time. Restraining Orders are free to file and will establish a precedence for further legal action. Breaking a Restraining Order is...

Domestic Violence is a problem that must be dealt with in order to stop it from occurring again. The best option for immediate, legal action to Domestic Violence is to call the police.