Category Archives: Child Custody
Domestic Violence and Child Custody
Judges in family court understand the effect that domestic violence can have on a child, and as a result they are often hesitant to give custody to a parent or guardian that has a history of abusive behavior. Research has shown that the biggest risk factor for family violence to pass from one generation… Read More »
Missing Girl Found in Mexico with Non-Custodial Father
After nearly five years of living under an assumed name in a remote region of Mexico, authorities have found twelve year old Cara Cox. Taken from her mother during a visitation weekend with her father when she was only eight years old, Aaron Cox, 55, has been arrested in conjunction with finding Cara for… Read More »
Grounds to Terminate Parental Rights in Florida
Being a parent is arguably the biggest responsibility that a person will ever take on in their life. Most parents perform this role well and serve as the protector, caretaker, and role model for their child. However, some parents do not live up to their responsibilities, and Florida law provides the means to terminate… Read More »
Determining the Best Interests of the Child
If a child is involved in a divorce proceeding, part of the settlement agreement is determining child custody and visitation rights. Also known as shared parental responsibility in Florida, the court encourages the parents to come to an agreement on their own regarding custody and any visitation rights. If an agreement cannot be reached,… Read More »
Modifying a Child Custody Agreement
Final orders entered by the court, including in matters of child custody, are presumed to be correct. Therefore, the ability to change an order after it has been filed is very restricted. An order for child custody can be modified after it has been entered by a family court judge; however, the circumstances surrounding… Read More »
Florida Child Custody Relocation Rules
When child custody is determined by a family court, the decision is partially based on the current residence of each parent. However, if one parent wants to move after the custody arrangement has been agreed to, Florida’s child relocation rules determine whether or not the move will be allowed. Florida Relocation Law The Florida… Read More »
Florida Uncontested Divorce
When a Florida couple that wishes to divorce meets certain requirements, they can participate in an “uncontested divorce” proceeding. When both spouses agree to the terms of property division, alimony, child support, and custody it is possible to be eligible for this procedure. Going through an uncontested divorce has many advantages over the long,… Read More »
Florida Parental Responsibility
The idea of child custody has been replaced in Florida by the concept of shared parental responsibility. Florida state law has codified the idea and integrated it into all child custody considerations. However, many parents do not understand exactly how shared parental responsibility works or how it will affect future decisions regarding their child…. Read More »
Child Custody Where One Parent Lives Outside the United States
Obtaining or modifying a child custody order is a stressful process, even when both parents of a child live in the same community. That stress can become an outright nightmare when the child custody process takes on an international dimension. This can occur when one parent moves outside of the country, or even when… Read More »
Protecting the Best Interests of Your Child in Florida
Child custody laws vary from state to state. This lack of uniformity can be a source of confusion in matters of child custody when the parents of a child live in different states, or when one parent moves to a new state. Because of this, for those with an interest in the custody of… Read More »