Family Law

When a Florida divorce includes a court-ordered parenting plan, both parents are obligated to adhere to its terms. This does not necessarily mean, however, that there will never be cause to modify an existing child custody plan. To do so, one must petition the court,...

Not every Florida parent who navigates the family court system does so because of divorce. A single parent may have child custody issues to resolve, as well. For instance, if a parent who was never married to a co-parent is raising his or her child full time, it does...

When two Florida parents are at odds and seek the court’s intervention to make parenting time decisions regarding their children, each parent hopes to obtain a favorable outcome. A concerned parent will want to make as good of an impression as possible on the judge...

When a Florida married couple with children decides to divorce, it sets off a series of life-changing events. Parents must resolve numerous issues regarding child custody before they can achieve a settlement and move on in life in separate directions. A parent who is...

When a Florida married couple decides to divorce, they must resolve numerous issues in order to achieve a fair settlement. If they are parents, then child custody undoubtedly becomes a primary issue in the proceedings. Singer Kelly Clarkson has been quite vocal about...

It is common for Florida families to go through many changes in life. From a parent accepting a new job that necessitates relocation to a married couple deciding to file for divorce, these changes may affect any children involved in a number of ways.  Parents who are...

When a Florida married couple decides to go their separate ways, they have to work out an agreement for co-parenting. Child custody can be a complex issue, especially if the two spouses in question do not agree on what is best for their children. Things can get messy...

When a Florida parent files for divorce, a decision-making process is activated, especially regarding his or her children. Child custody proceedings can be complex and highly stressful. If the co-parent in question is not cooperative or is somehow trying to gain the...

Most Florida spouses would agree that marriage can be difficult. In fact, some might say they would rather file for divorce than stay in an unhappy relationship. For those who are parents, however, divorce often prompts complicated child custody issues that can be...

Most Florida family court judges agree that children fare best in divorce when they have ample time with both parents and when parents keep their best interests in mind. Child custody issues are adult matters. In fact, parents are wise to limit the details of their...