When a couple is going through a divorce with minor children involved, child custody, parenting time, and child support are major issues. Both parents may fight to gain custody of their children. Divorcing parties often ask which parent is more likely to get child custody. Many people believe that mothers are more likely to gain… read more
One of the most difficult and emotional issues in family law is child custody, especially when a child wants to live with one parent over the other. In Florida, state courts prioritize the child’s best interests, but the question of when, or if, your child can choose which parent to live with can be complex…. read more
If you are seeking custody of your children or you want to modify custody, you need to know how a Florida family court is likely to respond to your request. No ethical family lawyer will guarantee you a favorable outcome. Nevertheless, your best bet is to learn about Florida child custody law and seek the… read more
Many newly single parents have questions regarding what they can and cannot do on days they have custody of their children. Generally, a custody order will include terms outlining visitation, or you can have a discussion with your child’s other parent. Unless your custody order or parenting plan restricts what you can do with your… read more
If you are facing a divorce in Florida, you likely have many questions about the divorce laws in Florida, how long a Florida divorce takes, and what to expect as you litigate your divorce claim. These are important questions you need to ask any potential divorce lawyer you may hire. However, not every important question… read more
In Florida, child custody cases are decided based on the best interests of the child. Parents are encouraged to develop a parenting plan that reflects these interests. Once the court approves a parenting plan, it is a legally binding document that must be followed. The court can enforce its terms and impose penalties for any… read more
Florida family courts begin child custody cases with the rebuttable presumption that a child benefits from both parents remaining in their life. If parents dispute custody, the court examines the evidence presented by both parties to determine what is in the child’s best interest. Therefore, the first step to get joint custody in Orlando is… read more
A parent’s right to custody of their child is one of the most fundamentally protected rights under the United States Constitution and under every State Constitution. It is right up there with the freedom of religion, the freedom of speech, Due Process, and the right to marry. One would think, then, that it would be… read more
An often-cited statistic suggests that around half of all marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. The most current numbers do, in fact, show that over 40% of first marriages end in such an outcome, with second and third marriages being even more likely to fail. Infidelity is one of the main reasons people divorce,… read more
A divorce or other form of separation may end your relationship with your ex, but the one you have with your child endures. Nevertheless, it does bring about some significant changes to it. Specifically, you and your ex must reach an agreement (or have the court impose one on you) regarding your custodial rights. Custody… read more
Which Parent Is More Likely To Gain Child Custody During a Florida Divorce?
When a couple is going through a divorce with minor children involved, child custody, parenting time, and child support are major issues. Both parents may fight to gain custody of their children. Divorcing parties often ask which parent is more likely to get child custody. Many people believe that mothers are more likely to gain… read more
At What Age Can A Child Choose Which Parent to Live with in Florida?
One of the most difficult and emotional issues in family law is child custody, especially when a child wants to live with one parent over the other. In Florida, state courts prioritize the child’s best interests, but the question of when, or if, your child can choose which parent to live with can be complex…. read more
Fighting for Full vs. Joint Custody in Orlando, FL
If you are seeking custody of your children or you want to modify custody, you need to know how a Florida family court is likely to respond to your request. No ethical family lawyer will guarantee you a favorable outcome. Nevertheless, your best bet is to learn about Florida child custody law and seek the… read more
Can I Take My Children to Disney World on Days I Have Custody?
Many newly single parents have questions regarding what they can and cannot do on days they have custody of their children. Generally, a custody order will include terms outlining visitation, or you can have a discussion with your child’s other parent. Unless your custody order or parenting plan restricts what you can do with your… read more
9 Questions to Ask a Divorce Lawyer Before Hiring
If you are facing a divorce in Florida, you likely have many questions about the divorce laws in Florida, how long a Florida divorce takes, and what to expect as you litigate your divorce claim. These are important questions you need to ask any potential divorce lawyer you may hire. However, not every important question… read more
What Are the Penalties for Violating a Parenting Plan in Florida?
In Florida, child custody cases are decided based on the best interests of the child. Parents are encouraged to develop a parenting plan that reflects these interests. Once the court approves a parenting plan, it is a legally binding document that must be followed. The court can enforce its terms and impose penalties for any… read more
How to Get Joint Custody in Orlando, FL
Florida family courts begin child custody cases with the rebuttable presumption that a child benefits from both parents remaining in their life. If parents dispute custody, the court examines the evidence presented by both parties to determine what is in the child’s best interest. Therefore, the first step to get joint custody in Orlando is… read more
Ways a Parent Can Lose Custody of Their Child
A parent’s right to custody of their child is one of the most fundamentally protected rights under the United States Constitution and under every State Constitution. It is right up there with the freedom of religion, the freedom of speech, Due Process, and the right to marry. One would think, then, that it would be… read more
Does Infidelity Always Lead To Divorce?
An often-cited statistic suggests that around half of all marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. The most current numbers do, in fact, show that over 40% of first marriages end in such an outcome, with second and third marriages being even more likely to fail. Infidelity is one of the main reasons people divorce,… read more
The Pros and Cons of Shared Custody: What You Need To Know Before Making a Decision
A divorce or other form of separation may end your relationship with your ex, but the one you have with your child endures. Nevertheless, it does bring about some significant changes to it. Specifically, you and your ex must reach an agreement (or have the court impose one on you) regarding your custodial rights. Custody… read more