Category Archives: Child Custody
Understanding Child Custody in Florida
Child custody can be an emotional subject for soon-to-be divorcing parents. Nevertheless, it is important for you to understand how courts view timesharing in order to be better prepared to handle this matter during your Florida divorce. If you or someone you know is having child custody issues with a former spouse – or… Read More »
Florida Judge Rules Mark Sievers, Suspected of Murder, Will Keep Custody of Kids
A Lee County judge has decided that two pre-teen girls, whose mother was bludgeoned to death in the summer of 2015, should remain in the care of their father despite his recent implication in the tragedy. According to a Naples Daily News report detailing the story, Florida’s Department of Children & Families (DCF) provided… Read More »
Central Florida Military Mom to Regain Custody of Kids
Military veteran Amanda Hurst is one step closer to getting her two kids back, according to a recent MyNews13 report. The former army vet was honorably discharged in 2013 after serving overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan but, unfortunately, found out upon her return to the states that her children had come under the care… Read More »
Is There A Set Age in Which a Child Can Choose Which Parent to Live With?
It is a question commonly asked by divorced or divorcing couples – when will my child be old enough to decide which parent her or she wants to live with? The reason behind this inquiry can vary, as sometimes the noncustodial parent wants the child to live with them or the child asks to… Read More »
The Difficulty in Obtaining Sole Custody in Florida
Under Florida law, child custody is based upon the “best interest of the child” and includes several factors that look into his or her health, education and emotional well-being. Prior or during most divorces the soon-to-be ex-spouses create a parenting plan, which includes time sharing with the child or children. If you or someone… Read More »
Military Mom Fights to Get Back Kids; Stepmother Lost Custody While She Was Deployed
Florida resident Amanda Hurst left her two children, ages 7 and 8, in the custody of her stepmother just prior to going overseas to fight. According to a My News 13 report, in 2009 Hurst joined the Army and was immediately deployed to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan. Just before Hurst’s 2013 honorable discharge… Read More »
Child Time Sharing When You Are a Florida Military Family
A military family who has gone through a divorce faces unique circumstances in addition to confronting the legal system that may vary from state to state. If you are a member of the military – or are a military spouse or ex-spouse – it is important to be aware of these special issues to… Read More »
The Importance of Hiring a Divorce Attorney
Florida consistently ranks as one of the leading states in the nation when it comes to divorce rates. If you or someone you know is seeking a divorce, the temptation to go at it alone by downloading forms from the internet, getting information from a book, or grabbing forms from the court may be… Read More »
Church Service Disrupted by Police Due to Child Custody Battle
Pensacola police interrupted Sunday service at the Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, just prior to the sacrament of Communion, to execute a court order and take a teenager into custody. According to USA Today news report, officer Meghan Darling went over to the church with the father of the child in an attempt… Read More »
Relocation and Time-Sharing in Florida
Under Florida law, a custodial parent who wishes to relocate more than 50 miles away for a length of time of longer than 60 days must provide notification to the other parent prior to making any moves. Should both parents agree to the relocation, the former couple must file a written agreement with the… Read More »