Protecting Your Tomorrow
School decisions can be one of the more contentious issues co-parents face, even when both are committed to the child's welfare. When co-parents in Florida disagree about school placement, the outcome typically depends on what the parenting plan says, why the parents...
Florida treats unmarried parents very differently from married couples. In the past, mothers held sole custody by default. Now, signing a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity legally establishes fatherhood. Once signed, an unwed father automatically gains equal...
When unmarried parents split in Florida, the state handles their rights differently than divorcing couples. A new state law requires unwed fathers to take clear legal steps before they share decision power or request timesharing. Knowing how the state grants these...
Emotions can run with intensity when you’re in the middle of a custody dispute. While you might be able to negotiate some sort of resolution with the child’s other parent, there’s still a good chance that the matter will have to be taken to court. And when it does,...
It is relatively common for parents to disagree about the best way to share custody. In some cases, children may also take issue with the idea that their parents should split time with them. Although children generally desire a close bond with both of their parents,...
Florida families are facing new challenges as immigration policies shift. The recent opening of a large detention center in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz", has raised concerns about increased deportations. This facility, capable of holding thousands of...
Child custody cases can be tough for everyone involved. In Florida, the courts focus on what is in the child's best interests. However, some situations can make the process very complex. Below are key factors that often complicate custody decisions: Allegations of...
Many parents experience life changes after a court establishes a child support order. These changes can affect their ability to pay or the child's needs. When such shifts occur, Florida law allows parents to seek a modification of the existing child support order. To...
Parents might lose sleep over their ex-spouse's higher salary. They may be under the impression that it could give them an unfair advantage in custody battles. These feelings can grow more intense if both parents are financially stable, but one earns much more. It is...
Divorcing couples who have children together do not get to make a clean break the way that others might. They have to see each other regularly for custody exchanges and communicate frequently so that they can effectively meet the needs of their children. The more that...