Category Archives: Child Custody Time-Sharing
Navigating Child Relocation and Custody Agreements
When a couple has a child together and they then break up, the couple must resolve child custody issues. In Florida, these issues are known as parental responsibility, which refers to the right to make decisions for a child, and time-sharing, which refers to visitation and when each parent will spend time with a… Read More »
Do Courts Consider a Child’s Preference in Custody Matters?
In family law, child custody issues are some of the most emotional and difficult to resolve. When a child wants to live with one parent more than the other, it can make things even more challenging. The child’s best interests are always the priority of the courts in custody matters and determining if a… Read More »
Co-Parenting After Divorce? Here are Tips to Follow
Life after divorce is very difficult. You will have to go from a home with two incomes to supporting yourself, and perhaps your children. If you have children and you share custody with your former partner, you will also have to co-parent. Co-parenting can be very difficult, particularly if your divorce from your former… Read More »
Terms to Include in Your Parenting Plan
If you are going through a divorce and you share children with your spouse, you will have to divide parenting duties with your partner. It is critical that you co-parent effectively and to maintain a good working relationship with your spouse. In Florida, the law does not only encourage this, it requires it. You… Read More »
What are the Best Interests of the Child in Florida?
Child custody and time-sharing issues are some of the most contentious of all family law issues. Under Florida law, these issues are resolved according to what is in the best interests of the child. There are 20 factors in total family law judges must consider when making decisions about time-sharing. Below, our Orlando child… Read More »
Understanding ‘Time Sharing’ and ‘Parental Responsibility’ in Florida
In most situations, when a couple has a child together and then breaks up, it is well known that each parent has the right to spend time with the child. Sometimes, one parent is awarded sole custody but in most cases, judges throughout the country try to uphold the parental rights of each party…. Read More »
Three Things that Could Put Your Parenting Time at Risk
It is common knowledge that certain factors, such as a gambling addiction or a substance abuse problem, can put their parenting time at risk during a divorce. However, there are other factors that may seem innocent enough that can also put your parenting time in jeopardy. Even something as simple as developing bad habits… Read More »
Child Custody FAQs
If you are in the middle of a child custody dispute, you are likely very worried about the possible outcome. Of all the different types of disputes that can arise within a family, those involving child custody are some of the most emotional and complex. These disputes are also governed by many different laws… Read More »
Common Mistakes Made in Parenting Plans and How to Avoid Them
There are many issues you will have to resolve with your spouse throughout the divorce process. If you and your spouse have children together, you will have to make decisions about time-sharing and creating a parenting plan. If you and your spouse cannot make these decisions on your own, you will have to go… Read More »
Four Elements To Include In Your Parenting Plan
If you are getting a divorce and you and your spouse have children together, you will both have to create a parenting plan together. Ideally, you and your spouse will agree on the plan but if that is not the case, the court will create the plan. Creating a plan on your own is… Read More »
