As a resident of Florida, you know that it's important to create a long-distance parenting plan if you're going to be living apart from your child or children. You know that you need to make sure that you cover all the bases. However, these plans can be difficult to...
Handling complex divorce and family law cases in the Tampa Bay Area, including, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa, and New Port Richey
Handling complex divorce and family law cases in the Tampa Bay Area, including, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa, and New Port Richey
Parenting Agreements
Understanding the process of parenting coordination
Parents in Florida who are seeking a child custody order or a modification might be required to participate in parenting coordination. This process, moderated by a qualified parenting coordinator, is used when there are disputes between the parents on child custody...
Addiction issues and custody
Florida residents who are struggling with substance abuse and addiction should be prepared to see their custody rights impacted while they work out their issues and make progress. However, they can take comfort in knowing that the intent of the court system is to...
Child custody and relocation after a divorce
After you’ve gone through a divorce in Florida, you may want to move because you accepted a new job or just want to start over in a new city. Whatever the reason is, you will find that it does get a bit more complicated when you have children involved. While...
Can you change a parenting plan?
A parenting plan that worked several months ago might not work for you now. In the state of Florida, you have the option to change your parenting plan. However, you can't change the plan any time without consulting a judge first. How do you change your parenting plan?...
Using paternity to stop child support payments
Parenting dictates that both parties care for their children regardless of whether they are a romantic couple or not. However, the law doesn't always obligate parents to raise children who are not their blood. Men in Clearwater, Florida, who take paternity tests may...
Suggestions for joint custody parenting plans
Florida residents involved with the divorce process know the toll a divorce can take on everyone in the family. But children may become affected most by a process that completely alters their life. Courts encourage parents to reach a mutual agreement regarding support...
How do parents plan out visitation schedules?
Parents may find that divorce proceedings and resultant decisions create additional responsibilities. Child custody determinations may provide rules regarding visitations, and Florida parents may be willing to work amicably with one another to ensure everyone follows...
Parenting Plans in Florida Divorce Cases | 2019
Divorce is a complex process and wrapping your head around it for the first time (or even a second time) can be overwhelming. Let’s face it, there is a lot to take in, a lot of factors that come into play, especially if there are children involved. There is a simple...
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...