Category Archives: Child Custody
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 »
“Gender-Affirming Treatments for Children” Continue to Cause Custody Issues in Florida
Parents in Florida may have wildly different views on transgenderism and gender-affirming treatments. If two parents do not agree on how this issue should be approached in regard to their own children, serious custody issues may arise. Florida has taken concrete steps with new legislation that allows certain custody decisions to be made in… Read More »
What If Me And My Ex Can’t Decide On A Child Time Sharing Schedule?
One of the most important parts of child custody in Florida is creating a time sharing schedule. Unfortunately, this can lead to serious disagreements between parents. Almost inevitably, one parent will end up spending a little more time with the kids than the other. Who takes the kids on the weekends? Who takes the… Read More »
What’s The Best Time-Sharing Schedule For Your Child’s Mental Health?
Although spouses may argue about many subjects as they approach divorce, most parents can at least agree on one thing: A child’s mental health is important. But how exactly do you protect your child’s mental health during and after a divorce? Creating an effective time-sharing schedule that serves your child’s best interests is important…. Read More »
Your Child’s Grades Can Affect Child Custody In Florida
At first, it might seem like your child’s educational record has absolutely nothing to do with your custody battle. After all, what does it matter whether your child gets straight As or is failing math class? Their needs as a child remain the same, and this shouldn’t affect your ability to maintain custody… right?… Read More »
Can You Win Back Custody If Your Ex Is Neglecting Your Child?
Parents can lose custody of their children for many reasons, neglect being just one example. But what exactly is neglect? How does Florida define child neglect? More importantly, what can you do if you believe your ex is neglecting your children? Could this help you win custody of your children and move them into… Read More »
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 »