Child custody situations can be difficult to handle because you have to deal with your ex. One of the most important things for you and your ex to remember is that your children will be watching how you interact with each other. A major part of what they may...
Florida fathers often assume that a custody court will favor a mother in a child custody dispute. This may cause them to avoid fighting for more custody time, sometimes called parenting time, or avoid filing for custody altogether. Although in the past courts were...
If your child’s other parent has filed a motion to modify custody, then you’re probably worried about how the outcome of that motion will impact your ability to spend time with your child and maintain a strong relationship with them. Although the accusations made in...
Many people in the Fort Meyers and Naples area move to another part of Florida or even out of state every year for lots of reasons. Even when these reasons are good, a parent who is subject to an order regarding custody or time-sharing will have to follow certain...
The divorce process typically involves various steps that deal with multiple aspects of the household, including the assets owned together by the couple and matters concerning their children. Sometimes, these discussions can be straightforward, with both parties being...
When you’re in the middle of a custody battle fighting to protect your child and their best interests, it can be hard to figure out the best way to develop your legal arguments. Your judgment might be clouded by your anger towards the other parent, and you may...
Florida parents may draft a parenting plan to specify how they want to handle the custody of their children. Under, Fla. Stat. 61.13, a parenting plan must include the following information: Thorough description of how parents will share parental responsibilities....
Child custody and parenting time are common issues in many Florida divorces regardless of the financial situation. In some cases, however, a parent might have significant means and the ability to leave the state or country at any time. In complicated cases, one parent...
Whether prompted by affordability, the desire to remain close to extended family and friends, or a work-related development, the legal implications for those who reside in separate states and share custody of a child affect everyone. According to U.S. News & World...
Fathers in Florida play an important role in their children’s lives. This is true whether they are married or not, but for legal purposes, fathers have different rights depending on if they are married or not. Florida law presumes that fathers who are married are the...