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...
Child Custody
Can I hire a nanny if I am divorced?
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...
Poor reasons to deny visitation rights
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....
Minimizing a divorce’s impact on the children
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...
Is nesting the best parenting plan for my family after divorce?
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...
Understanding when to seek sole custody
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...
A look at how non-custodial parents can still make an impact
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...
How can I cope with a difficult ex during a divorce?
Going through a divorce in Florida is never easy. It is especially difficult when you have children and have to determine a parenting plan. It can be made harder if you have a spouse who is not willing to compromise or who argues with you at every turn. You should not...
How can I keep divorce from affecting my child’s financial aid?
Divorce is an event that many people in the Lee County area do not think of until it is on the horizon. According to CNBC News, “divorce is a situation that approximately two-thirds of couples” are not prepared for divorce or aware their...
How easily can I relocate with my child after my divorce?
At Fried and Fried PA in Florida, we know that when you have a child, particularly a young child, by your ex-spouse, the two of you may have continuing issues regarding him or her after your divorce. One such situation we see most often is when the custodial parent...