Category Archives: Child Custody
Can Each Parent Get Custody of One Sibling?
If you are approaching a divorce in Orlando, you might be wondering whether you can divide your children equally between both parents. Perhaps you have two children with your ex, and you assume that the fairest option is for each parent to receive custody of one child. While this might make sense from a… Read More »
Surprising Factors That Can Affect Parenting Time in Florida
When it comes to parenting time in Orlando, family courts may consider various factors. Some of these factors may seem obvious, while others are far more subtle. Parents may be surprised to learn that seemingly minor life changes can affect their ability to spend time with their kids after divorce. It may make sense… Read More »
Smoking Cigarettes and Child Custody in Orlando: What Parents Should Know
When cigarettes first appeared, their health effects were completely unknown. Today, most people accept that they can cause serious cancers. Relatively recent research has shown that cigarette smoke can also affect bystanders – especially family members. How might this affect your custody battle in Orlando? If you smoke cigarettes, does this automatically mean you’ll… Read More »
How to Streamline Custody Exchanges in Orlando
While many parents feel excited to see their children again after long waits, custody exchanges represent common sources of conflict for divorced spouses. It therefore makes sense to streamline this process as much as possible. If you are struggling with an uncooperative ex, these exchanges may seem highly stressful. If you cannot resolve this… Read More »
Can My Political Views Affect Child Custody in Florida?
Divisive political issues have spread across the United States, affecting not only the government but also individual families. If you are a divorced parent in Orlando, you might be wondering how your political views might affect child custody. Could you lose custody if your political views are deemed “extreme” by family courts? Should you… Read More »
When Can I See My Kids if My Ex Won Primary Physical Custody?
Although joint custody is more common in Florida, sole physical custody is also a possibility. If your ex won sole physical custody in the Sunshine State, you might be wondering where this leaves you. When can you see your children? How much control does your ex have over your visitation rights? Can they still… Read More »
My Ex Is Constantly Late for Child Exchanges. Can I Take Legal Action?
For many parents, there is nothing more frustrating than lateness during child exchanges. You may wait all week to see your children, and being forced to wait additional hours or even days to experience these joyful moments can be difficult to bear. Aside from being inconvenient and disrespectful, late exchanges also eat into your… Read More »
Can I Get Custody in Florida Even if I Work Full-Time?
Many parents work full-time in Florida, and some even work multiple jobs. With the rising cost of living, it’s even more important to focus on your career. Many parents feel motivated to work in order to provide for their children. Somewhat ironically, their preoccupation with work may pose challenges when seeking child custody. But… Read More »
The “50-Mile Rule” Just Changed in Florida Custody Cases
One of the many factors that Florida judges consider when awarding custody is the distance between parents’ homes. While this might seem like a relatively minor detail, the distance between homes can have a major effect on custody decisions. A recent change in Florida’s family law legislation alters something called the “50-mile-rule,” and this… Read More »
Florida Now Gives Equal Treatment to Mothers and Fathers for Time-Sharing
For many years, family courts across the United States assumed that it was in the child’s best interest to spend more time with the mother after a divorce. Slowly but sure, this philosophy is changing. Many states are creating clear legislation that prohibits family courts from giving special treatment to either parent. This means… Read More »