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Florida law recognizes that children benefit from having frequent and continuing contact with both parents following a divorce. Thus, the standard used when making time-sharing decisions is the best interests of the child. The following is a brief overview of what...
When life changes, child custody needs may also change. For that reason, parents should be familiar with when they may want to consider requesting a child custody modification and when it may be possible to do so. When to request a child custody modification There are...
If a guardian ad litem, also known as a GAL, is involved in a family law matter it is helpful for the parties to understand the GAL’s role. In Florida, a GAL must be at least 21 years old and must complete an application which includes photo identification, a...
When Florida couples with minor children decide to get divorced, child custody is oftentimes the most important – and most contentious – issue in the legal proceedings. Nothing can rile up the emotions faster than disputes over how a child will spend time, and who...
There are many parents in the Fort Lauderdale area who are no longer with their child’s other birth parent. In situations where parents had a tumultuous breakup putting the past aside and focusing on the best interests of their child can be difficult. When parents are...
Divorcing or ending a relationship with children can be messy. It can take much time and effort to establish a child custody plan, and once in place, it is often difficult to alter or modify a current order in Florida without proof of a substantial change in...
This blog recently discussed the understandable concerns many parents facing child custody are likely to have. For that reason, it can be helpful for divorcing parents to understand child custody factors and how they are used to determine child custody and child...
If you are in the process of going through a divorce as a parent in Florida, one of the most important issues for you is keeping custody of your children. The thought of not spending a significant amount of quality time with your children is likely to create a lot of...
As a father, you may feel that you have a disadvantage when it comes to getting custody of your child. You may find it difficult to show that you and the child have a strong bond that should be maintained, especially if you did not have the chance to spend time with...
The need for a fresh start is something that often weighs deeply on people who have gone through a divorce. For some, this means moving to a new place and starting over. Unfortunately, not all divorced people will be able to do this. Divorce parents who have children...