Category Archives: child custody
Can Grandparents Obtain Visitation in Florida?
Families are not always happy, loving units. Disputes can arise, particularly when a married couple gets divorced and child custody is an issue. While parents are always involved in these disputes, grandparents sometimes are, as well. After a divorce, one or both parents may prohibit grandparents from seeing a child, which is devastating for… Read More »
What are Father’s Paternity Rights in Florida?
For fathers establishing paternity in Florida is sometimes a complicated matter, particularly if the mother and father were unmarried at the time of the birth. If you are a father who was never married to your child’s mother, it is important that you know your paternal rights. On the other hand, if the child’s… Read More »
What are the Different Types of Custody in Florida?
If you are getting a divorce and you have children with your spouse, you must resolve child custody issues before finalizing your case. Many people think they know what to expect from child custody proceedings, and it is only when they are actually going through it that they realize how complex the issue can… Read More »
Three Factors that Could Jeopardize Your Parenting Time In Florida
It makes sense that certain behaviors, such as child abuse or a substance abuse problem, could place your parenting time at risk if you have split with your child’s other parent. However, there are other factors that are not so egregious, but that could also negatively affect how much time you are able to… Read More »
What Can You Do if Your Former Spouse Refuses Visitation In Florida?
It is not uncommon for parents to refuse visitation to their former spouse. There are many reasons people do this. Sometimes, a parent may believe their former spouse is endangering the child, such as when there is a history of domestic violence or substance abuse. In other instances, a parent may refuse visitation simply… Read More »
When Should You Review Your Florida Parenting Plan?
As a parent who has gone through divorce or never married, it is critical that you have a parenting plan in place. A parenting plan outlines how you and your former partner will co-parent your children together. Parenting plans are mandatory when a couple has a child together but they break up. Parenting plans… Read More »
Are You Required to Take a Parenting Course During a Florida Divorce?
If you are getting a divorce and have children with your spouse, you are required to complete a parenting course before your divorce is finalized. The course is intended to teach participants how to co-parent and make the best decisions for their children once the divorce is final. When parents can work together even… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Time-Sharing In Florida
While the term ‘child custody’ is used in many other states, Florida law refers to these matters as parental responsibility and time-sharing. The change in the law was made to reflect the fact that both parents have an equal right to spend time with their children and that neither should only have ‘visitation’ rights…. Read More »
Do You Have to Go to Court to Modify a Florida Child Custody Order?
If you are a parent in Tampa and need to modify an existing child custody order from a previous divorce or paternity dispute, you may wonder if you have to go through the court. Unfortunately, it is not possible to modify any existing court order without going through the court. A judge must approve,… Read More »
What Are ‘Time Sharing’ And ‘Parental Responsibility’ Under Florida Law?
The term ‘child custody’ is one that most people are familiar with because historically, this was the term used in the Florida Statutes and in the family courts throughout the state. Today, though, these terms have been replaced by the terms ‘time sharing’ and ‘parental responsibility’ and that comes as a surprise to some… Read More »
