In a child custody case, a parenting plan explains to a Florida family court how you and the other parent will share parenting tasks, make major decisions and communicate about your child. It also includes a timesharing schedule, which states when your child will...
If child custody (or officially, time-sharing) is on the table for your divorce case, you may have been wondering: How do courts decide on rights and obligations? In Florida, courts focus entirely on the best interests of the child, whether it be parental...
Parenting plans may include schedules that parents should follow, guidelines for communication and even instructions about how to navigate a dispute. While many divorced or separating parents have relatively even time-sharing arrangements, overnight time with both...
If you are facing a custody case in Florida, you may wonder whether fathers automatically receive equal parenting time. The short answer is no. Florida courts do not guarantee 50/50 time-sharing to either parent. Instead, every decision revolves around one central...
Teenagers often have strong preferences about custody arrangements. They might prefer to live with one parent to stay in the same school district. In some cases, they may resent the obligation to spend time with one of their parents due to a decline in their...
Relocation offers a powerful way for parents to rebuild their lives after a divorce. A move often brings better job opportunities, closer proximity to family or a lower cost of living. These changes create a stable environment where both the parent and child can...
In some cases, during a divorce, parents are able to come up with a child custody solution on their own and have it approved by the court. But in other cases, parents want two opposing outcomes, such as if they both want sole custody. The court will then have to make...
Going through a divorce when you have children means that you can’t just stop talking to your ex. Instead, you and your ex will have to learn how to communicate for the good of the children. This isn’t something that’s always easy, particularly if the end of the...
Child support ensures children get the financial care they need. In Florida, the law provides parents and the state with several options for enforcing support orders. These tools help make sure children do not go without what they need. Contempt of court If a parent...
If you live in Florida and face divorce, child time-sharing may become a central concern. Daily routines, travel needs and schedules can pull in different directions. By planning organized schedules and maintaining open communication, you can alleviate these...