If you and your ex share physical custody of your child, it means you share the right to live with the child at certain times. For instance, perhaps you live with them one week, and then you drop them off at your ex’s house, where they spend the following week. By...
E-learning has become a routine part of most kids’ education in the U.S. from time to time, whether due to inclement weather, illness or unexpected school closures. However, many parenting plans do not address how virtual school days impact parenting time schedules,...
The family courts in Florida know that life can change. What worked for a family at the time of a custody order may no longer be in the child’s best interest. In these situations, a parent may request a modification to the existing parenting plan or time-sharing...
Co-parenting can be difficult even under the best of circumstances, but if your ex is vindictive, the need to remain consistently in contact with them – and cooperative with them, to a degree – can feel almost impossible. As you are almost certainly aware, your...
Physical child custody rights must be addressed when two parents get divorced. The child may primarily live with one parent but see the other periodically, such as during visitations. In other situations, parents may share time with the child equally. But the physical...
When parents divorce or separate, one of the most important decisions they face is determining a parenting time schedule that works for everyone involved. Parenting time schedules should be designed to ensure that children have consistent, meaningful relationships...
Some parents going through a divorce are simply trying to gain custody of their child. However, they often think of "child custody" as an umbrella term that covers everything related to the child’s upbringing. In reality, courts often divide custody into two types:...
Child custody is a pivotal area of family law. Custody cases can be nuanced, as every family situation is different. However, when ruling on custody matters, the family court in Florida always prioritizes the best interests of the child. Is there a law that defines...
Few things complicate family law issues faster than parenting disputes. Sometimes, co-parents have the same values and can put their children first. Many times, at least one adult in the family struggles with shared custody arrangements. People who are bitter about...
Raising children together after you split up with their other parent can be a challenging journey. Some adults are able to put their differences aside to co-parent their children. This requires both parents to put their children first. One of the most difficult things...