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...
Empty nesters, or parents whose children have moved out of the house, sometimes decide to get divorced. This can often be surprising to family members and friends, as a couple has been married for a significant amount of time – decades, in many cases – before deciding...
Parents may sometimes be responsible when their child causes injury or damages someone’s property. Florida law allows this in certain situations, especially when a child acts intentionally or when a parent’s actions contribute to the harm. When Florida law holds...
Many people believe biological parents share the same legal rights. This is not true for unmarried parents. Under Florida law, biology alone does not give a father full parental rights. A father must establish legal paternity before asking for custody or time-sharing...
Many people (generally women) who took or added their spouse’s last name when they married take back their previous last name when they divorce. Some divorcing spouses (again, typically women) also want to change their children’s last names to match their own. If...
Parents often want to create valuable memories with their children. Travel is one of the ways that parents bond with their children and enrich their lives. Many parents have the luxury of cooperating with one another to surprise their children and plan exciting...
Unmarried fathers may encounter paternity challenges that married fathers don’t have to address. Thankfully, the law has ways of recognizing a biological father-child relationship regardless of whether someone becomes a father within or without a marital relationship...
If you have decided to divorce you clearly need to inform your spouse and any children you have. You’ll probably also want to let family and friends know, as you may need them to help you with the upcoming changes, or provide emotional support. Is that the complete...
In Florida, grandparents' custody rights are recognized under specific circumstances. The state laws prioritize the child's best interests, often defaulting to parental rights. However, there are situations where grandparents can seek custody or visitation rights,...
Is there an ideal age to get married? While this question may not have a one-size-fits-all answer, some ages may be considered "too young" for marriage. Studies show that people who get married too young are more likely to get a divorce. So, why does this happen?...