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,...
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...
Child custody case centers on Native American ancestry
Anyone in Florida who has gone through a custody battle knows just how emotionally tumultuous and challenging that experience can be. Most child custody cases are carried out between two biological parents and center on the care and custody of shared children. There...
Florida moves toward equally shares child custody approach
A piece of proposed legislation has passed the Florida Senate and is making its way to the House. The controversial bill would require family court judges to approach each child custody case with the presumption that a 50/50 division of custody is the best outcome for...
