Children are frequently and accurately viewed as caught in the middle of a Florida divorce. When a couple has decided to end a marriage, the children should be given special consideration to smooth the process for them as much as possible. As the case proceeds, this...
Child Custody
How is child custody determined during divorce?
Divorce can be a difficult time for children and parents alike. One worry that divorcing parents may have is how child custody will be determined. It is useful to be familiar with child custody factors used to determine child custody. How child custody is determined...
Florida law on time-sharing and the child’s best interests
Florida parents going through a divorce are often very concerned about how much time they will get to spend with their child post-divorce. Knowing that you will not have your child in your care 24/7 is difficult to deal with. However, Florida law recognizes that...
Modifying an order for child custody after a Florida divorce
Most residents of St. Petersburg and elsewhere in Florida usually breathe a deep sigh of relief when the judge signs the final order ending a divorce proceeding. Unfortunately, life, as we know, is very uncertain, and even the entry of the final judgment and decree...
Challenges when drafting a parenting plan
Going through a divorce is never easy, particularly when young children are involved. The Florida Supreme Court requires divorcing parents in Florida to agree on a parenting plan that specifies how the parties plan to share time with their children post-divorce, and...
What will courts consider when making child custody decisions?
Fathers in the Pensacola area going through a divorce may be concerned that courts will automatically presume that the child’s mother is best suited to care for the child and that she will automatically be awarded custody in a divorce. However, under Florida law,...
Why joint custody may be your best choice
It goes without saying that when you and your spouse obtain a Florida divorce, the welfare of your children should be the primary concern of each of you. Divorce has a very negative impact on kids of all ages because it not only destabilizes their home, it also often...
Planning ahead for summertime child custody battles
For many divorced parents, summer break is a time filled with contention and strife. Arguments about how to schedule activities around the existing child custody arrangement can define the entire summer, making things harder for both parents and children. There are...
Florida governor vetoes child custody and alimony bill
Many Florida residents are aware that legislators have been debating multiple changes to the manner in which family law is handled within the state. Specifically, a bill that would change both alimony and child custody law has been making its way through the...
The complexity of international child custody matters
When Florida parents are unable to come to an agreement on the care and custody of shared children, the matter often ends up going before a family court. When there are matters of international jurisdiction, these cases can become incredibly complex and can drag on...
