Category Archives: Child Custody
Can Step-Parents Receive Sole Custody In Florida?
With so many people remarrying in Florida, step-parents often play important roles in the lives of children that are biologically unrelated to them. Sometimes, they become more involved in their children’s lives than either of the biological parents. But what happens if the new marriage fails, and the step-parent is left fighting for custody… Read More »
International Custody Battles Explained
Most custody battles in Florida are fought between parents who live in different neighborhoods. Sometimes, these battles are fought between parents in different counties. In very rare situations, these custody battles involve parents who live in different states. But perhaps the rarest type of custody battle is fought between parents who live in different… Read More »
Can My Child Decide Who Gets Custody In Florida?
A divorce can have very real effects on a child in Florida, and perhaps the most notable psychological issues are caused by lack of stability. Suddenly, children have the rugs pulled out from under them, their entire lives turned upside down. When faced with these potential issues, it makes sense to give children a… Read More »
How To Prove Your Ex Is An Unfit Parent To Get More Time With Your Children
Parents always want what’s best for their young ones, and sometimes the best thing for children is to stay away from their biological parents. If you believe that your ex is an unfit parent, you already know the truth of this statement. Things can become even more worrying if your ex has won primary… Read More »
Understanding How Moral Fitness Affects Your Custody Battle
If you take a look at Florida’s “best interests of children” as outlined in Section 61.13(3), you’ll see that one of these factors is “moral fitness.” This factor might seem a little confusing, especially since most of the others are relatively straightforward. For example, it’s easy to understand what “geographic viability” or “physical health”… Read More »
Why Is A Guardian Ad Litem Assigned To An Orlando Custody Case?
Some divorcing couples reach a stalemate regarding custody of their children. In other cases, the other spouse or court may suspect child abuse and is rightfully concerned about the child’s welfare. In addition, if the court suspects that parental alienation is in play or that the parents cannot separate their own turmoil and marriage… Read More »
Overcoming Absentee Parenting After An Orlando Divorce
Is your ex a so-called “absentee” parent? Do you have to convince them to take their parenting time according to the parenting plan? Do they forget to pick up and drop off your shared children? Is this affecting your child’s mental and emotional health? You are not alone. After divorce and for unmarried coparents,… Read More »
Florida’s Timesharing Schedules And Summer Vacation
Timesharing schedules are some of the most common points of contention between divorced parents, especially in summer. Understandably, each parent wants to spend quality time with their child during the summer, which is why disputes may arise regarding timesharing schedules in summer. If you and the other parent cannot agree on a timesharing schedule… Read More »
What Is Interference With Child Custody In Florida?
Both parents must spend time with their kids following a divorce when both have custody rights. Both parents are legally required to follow court-ordered visitation without interference. Under Florida law, it is illegal to interfere with child custody. If a parent interferes with the other parent’s custodial rights, the offending parent can face criminal… Read More »
What Are the Pros and Cons of Bird Nest Parenting After a Divorce?
If you are considering creating a nesting plan following your divorce, it is vital to weigh the pros and cons of bird nest parenting. While many divorcing parents want to keep their children in the family home after a divorce, doing so may or may not be the best arrangement in your particular situation…. Read More »