Child Custody

Co-parenting after a separation or divorce can be challenging, especially when emotions run high. Even routine discussions about school schedules, extracurricular activities or transportation can sometimes escalate into arguments. Fortunately, advances in artificial...

You signed a prenuptial agreement when you got married. It was very important to your future spouse. You knew that they had more assets than you, which they wanted to protect, and you agreed to the prenup. But that marriage happened a few years ago, and your spouse...

There are many effects that occur when parents divorce, many of which directly affect the children. While it’s easy to get sidetracked by things like property division and logistics related to the divorce, you must ensure that your children remain your priority...

You've finalized your divorce and custody agreement with your ex-spouse. Now, you're ready to move forward with your life. But as you consider dating again, one question weighs on your mind: Could a new relationship affect your custody of your child? How a new...

A parenting plan is essential for ensuring that both parents are present in nurturing a child’s upbringing. It should cover various aspects of the family, including potential gaps in your time-sharing schedule. This is where the Right of First Refusal (ROFR) becomes a...

When a Florida court orders a parenting plan, both parents must follow it. The plan includes when each parent spends time with the child. But sometimes, one parent blocks visits or refuses to return the child as scheduled. That kind of interference can cause emotional...

In today’s digital age, social media plays a large role in many people’s lives, including how parents interact with their children. Courts sometimes consider how social media use influences parenting in child custody cases. Social media can reveal a parent’s...

Divorce can be stressful for families, and figuring out child custody adds another layer of complexity. Florida law focuses on what is best for the child when deciding custody arrangements. Understanding how courts make these decisions can help parents prepare and...

If you're going through a custody case in Florida, your background matters, especially when it includes criminal charges. A parent’s criminal record can influence how the court decides custody, but not every offense will hurt your case. The key question is whether it...

Managing a child's school schedule can be challenging for co-parents, especially when they share custody. With the balancing act of coordinating pick-ups, drop-offs, school events, and parent-teacher conferences, it’s helpful to develop a clear system for staying on...