In Florida, a mother who was impregnated before her 16th birthday is required by law to assist the authorities if the baby's father was older than 21 when the baby was conceived. The mother will be required to cooperate with any state-ordered paternity testing if she...
Children
Study finds that many people support paid paternity leave
Throughout Florida, many adult couples are excitedly awaiting new arrivals to their families. While this is an exciting time, it can also be difficult for many working fathers. At this time, there is no nationwide paid leave program for new dads. With that said, a...
Why is child support important?
Child support in Florida is paid by a parent to help with the upkeep of a child. A non-custodial parent usually pays the custodial parent to help care for their children. Financial support covers the living expenses agreed upon by both parents in a family court. The...
Determining child support for joint custody agreements
Joint custody is shared legal or physical custody of children when the parents are separated or divorced. If parents decide on joint custody, they will share in the daily care of the children. Child support is a huge part of any custody agreement, and if you're a...
How are the best interests of the child determined?
The state of Florida generally allows both parents to retain an active role in a child's life after a divorce. However, parenting time is allocated based on what is in the best interest of the child. There are several factors that a judge will consider when...
Language in the Law regarding Children and Schedules in Florida
Were you under the impression that Florida still refers to agreements involving children as “Custody Agreements”? Or the time in which each parent spends with a child or children as “visitation”? Although some states still use this language in their laws...
How Does My Divorce Affect My Children in 2019?
When one or both spouses wish to terminate their marital relationship, divorce becomes inevitable. However, a dissolution of marriage is a not only a legal procedure which terminates the marital bond between partners, it is also results in the break-up of a...