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Karen Weintraub, Esq.

WHEN DIVORCED PARENTS’ RELIGIOUS BELIEFS CLASH.

When divorced parents of children do not practice the same religion, adjudicating issues regarding religious practice is extremely difficult. Due to the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, the Florida Courts have long held that decisions regarding the child’s religion or the parents’ religious practices must be left to the parents, not the Court, absent a clear showing of “harm”, “risk” or “detriment” to the child.Read More »WHEN DIVORCED PARENTS’ RELIGIOUS BELIEFS CLASH.

Motion for Rehearing Deadlines

Upon the entry of certain orders or judgments, a Motion for Rehearing may be filed, if a party believes the Court has entered the underlying order in error. However, there are strict time deadlines to file the order, and it is critical to know the deadline to file such a motion for rehearing. If you do not comply with the deadline, and the Motion is filed late and/or untimely, the Motion shall not be considered by the Court.Read More »Motion for Rehearing Deadlines