Category Archives: child custody
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 Today, though, these terms have been replaced by the terms ‘time sharing’ and ‘parental responsibility’ and that comes as a surprise to some… Read More »
What Are Signs My Former Spouse Is Abusing My Child?
Divorce is always difficult; however, when a case involves children, it is especially challenging. Unfortunately, those challenges do not always end with the divorce process. Your child will start spending a significant amount of time at your former spouse’s house, and there is no way to determine what happens while they are there. Your… Read More »
What Mistakes Should You Avoid In Your Florida Parenting Plan?
During the divorce process, you and your spouse will have many issues to resolve. If you and your spouse have children, many disputes may resolve around child custody. The best way to resolve these issues is to agree on a parenting plan with your spouse so you can keep it out of the courtroom…. Read More »
Do Children Testify In Florida Custody Cases?
Divorce is always hard. When a case involves children, though, it is much more challenging. Child custody and child support are additional issues that must be resolved when children are involved. Under the law, the only factors considered when deciding child custody is the child’s best interests. In some cases, this may include the… Read More »
What Is A Substantial Change In Circumstances When Modifying A Parenting Plan In Florida?
During any child custody case, a parenting time schedule is created that outlines the parental responsibilities, as well as the amount of time the child will spend with each parent. The circumstances of a case during a divorce period, though, do not always remain the same during the years to come. The changes that… Read More »
What Are The Do’s And Do Not’s Of Time Sharing In Florida?
After two parents get a divorce, it is presumed that it is in the child’s best interests to spend time with each parent. Unless it would be harmful to the child, both parents should continue to share parental rights and responsibilities. During the divorce process, a time-sharing schedule is made and it outlines when… Read More »
