Child Support Myths & Truths 

By Rana Holz and Thomas J. Sasser

Myths which are believed in, tend to become true.” In exploring the mythology which has developed since Florida’s child support guidelines were adopted in 1987, it is apparent that George Orwell’s observation rings true. In an effort to foster a better understanding...Read More

Distinguishing Legitimacy From Paternity

By Judge R. Thomas and Rana Holz

Recent Florida decisions indicate that paternity is now considered a distinct concept from legitimacy. Careful attention to the definitions of the words “legitimacy” and “paternity” is necessary because they are used loosely in the reported decisions. Some courts refer to a...Read More

International Parental Child Abduction, Part 1

By Rana Holz

Parental kidnappings are an unfortunate fact of life in this country and throughout the world. Through uniform adoption of the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA) and the UCCJA (Uniform Child Custody and Jurisdiction Act), and its successor UCCJEA...Read More

International Parental Child Abduction, Part 2

By Rana Holz

When a child is abducted by a parent to the U.S., there is a presumption the child should always be returned to the country of habitual residence once the custodial rights of the left-behind parent have been demonstrated. The Convention on the Civil Aspects...Read More