Divorce is not easy for anyone, but it is even more complex for parents of minor children. Determining how you will share responsibility for raising them is rarely simple, and it can become contentious. So, it’s understandable if you might look forward to your next...
Child Custody & Visitation
What if a co-parent constantly violates time-sharing rules?
A Florida parenting plan includes a variety of details to help adults share custody. A parenting plan describes a breakdown of time-sharing responsibilities. It can also designate decision-making authority to both parents for matters related to school and healthcare....
Can one parent move out of Florida when co-parenting?
Co-parenting is common for those who end romantic relationships with the other parent of their children. Divorces, separations and breakups may lead to custody concerns. Parents can either agree on a specific division of parenting time or have a judge choose a way to...
4 ways a DUI conviction can impact a child custody case
A child custody case and a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction are equally life-altering events. But when considered alongside each other, any family can expect overwhelming odds. In Florida, courts consider a range of determinants to identify how to...
Can your child choose to live with your ex?
You and your spouse are moving toward a divorce. You’ve already talked with your children about it and they know that it’s coming. You think that the process will be fairly amicable and shouldn’t be contentious, and you’re just focused on getting everything in order...
What is the Florida rule for time-sharing modifications?
When parents in Florida divorce or break up, they generally need to figure out a way to share their parental responsibilities. Typically, the negotiation of a parenting plan will focus heavily on time-sharing matters. Yet, the solutions crafted by a child’s parents or...
When does visitation require supervision?
Visitation rights are vital during divorce proceedings. The divorcing couple could express their opinions regarding these affairs involving their children's welfare. However, after reviewing certain factors, the court has the final say. Regarding child custody and...
How does the court determine child custody in Florida?
In most states, the child’s primary residence is that of the parent with physical custody, while the other parent has visitation rights. The parent with legal custody has the lawful authority to make major decisions in the child’s life. Florida abandoned the...
What are the benefits of a sound visitation plan?
The divorce process tackles various aspects of the couple's life. These matters include property division, spousal support and court-ordered arrangements related to child custody. Visitation is an essential topic discussed during proceedings. A sound visitation plan...
Dealing with supervised visitation – even if you’re fighting it
A potential challenge often associated with a contentious divorce involves one or both spouses challenging the other’s fitness to parent. While sometimes this is a valid concern, other times, serious and untruthful allegations are made out of spite. As painful as this...