In the context of divorced or separated parents, relocating with children can present significant legal challenges. In Florida, there is a rule about moving more than 50 miles away. But sometimes, even shorter moves can cause problems. Let's look at when this happens....
Child Custody
Overcoming bias: Advocating for fathers’ rights in custody battles
Historically, family courts have often favored mothers when awarding child custody. This bias stems from outdated beliefs that mothers are naturally better caregivers. As a father, you may worry about how gender bias in family courts could affect your chances of...
How can parenting time violations affect kids?
Parenting time violations can have a profound impact on children's lives. These violations affect a child’s emotional well-being and relationships with both parents. Parents must address these violations promptly to ensure their child’s healthy development. These...
6 types of child custody schedules
Child custody arrangements can be challenging to navigate, especially during a divorce or separation. It is important to find a schedule that works best for the children involved while considering the parents' responsibilities. According to a study from the Dads...
What happens if a divorced parent wants to relocate with a child?
Whether you want to move closer to family and friends or need to pursue an educational or job opportunity out of state, there are many reasons that you might consider relocating with your child or children while they are still minors. However, if your move will be...
What are the basics of a parenting plan in a Florida divorce?
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...
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...
