Parents in Florida have major responsibilities as they raise their children. It is not always an easy job and parents need to make many difficult decisions. These decisions include major decisions about the schools they will attend, the medical treatment they receive,...
Child custody and visitation issues can be amongst the most confrontational in all of family law. Most people who find themselves embroiled in these disputes worry about their relationship with their children and their children’s safety and well-being. These concerns...
Child custody is a legal issue that can complicate Florida divorces and lead to concern and frustration between divorcing co-parents. There is no one right way to resolve a custody dispute, and individuals who are caught in custody battles can sometimes feel like they...
Before a court can make any decision regarding child custody arrangements, the best interests of the child will need to be considered. Courts will refer to the factors listed under Fla. Stat. Sec. 61.13(3), to establish a parenting plan or modify an existing parenting...
After your divorce, you may find yourself busier than ever, especially at work now that you are living on only one income. If this is the case, you may decide you want to hire a nanny to help out with childcare when you are not home. However, doing so could cause...
Noncustodial parents in Florida and throughout the country, generally, have the right to visit their children. In most cases, custodial parents can refuse to allow visits to take place if there is reason to believe that their children could be in imminent danger....
In Florida, the brunt of the divorce often falls on the children. They make none of the choices that parents make but have their lives uprooted. It is up to the parents to make sure that the children do not needlessly suffer during the divorce. Parents need to...
You and your ex have built a home together in a community you enjoy being a part of, a school district that meets your expectations and a place your kids enjoy calling home. As you finalize your divorce, you might not be ready to try and rebuild the stable home you’ve...
For many parents who are in the middle of a divorce in Florida, it may be difficult to put the needs of their children first when they are so frustrated with their failed relationship. Often, feelings of anger, sadness and even confusion can create situations that are...
One of the most contentious and time-consuming parts of many divorces in Florida is negotiating and arranging a child custody agreement. In many cases, parents fight each other for primary custody of their children and the outcome can vary significantly depending on...
