Florida law generally allows both parents to play a role in their children's lives after a divorce. However, there is no guarantee that you will receive as much parenting time as you'd like or that you'll have the final say on major decisions regarding your child's...
Child Custody
What to know about “nesting”
One of the goals of a parenting plan is to minimize the interruption that your divorce will cause to your child's life. It may be easier to accomplish this goal by using a strategy known as "nesting". In such a scenario, your child would remain in the family's Florida...
What you need to know about relocating with children after divorce
Handling the divorce process in Florida when there are children involved is already a difficult task. But when you also have to deal with the issue of relocation, things can become even more complicated. Thankfully, there are things you can do to make the process...
Understanding collaborative divorce in a child custody case
In Florida, going through a separation or divorce is difficult enough, but when children are involved the process becomes even more complicated. One of the most important decisions that parents have to make during this time is what type of custody arrangement will be...
What is a petition to relocate in Florida?
A petition to relocate in a child custody case is a formal request made to the court by one parent or guardian asking to move their child to a new location. This can be a difficult decision for parents as it can have a major impact on their children's lives. What are...
How does Florida calculate child support?
Florida uses an income share model to calculate how much child support a parent has to pay. Thus, you can estimate how much you'll have to pay to help calm your nerves about the court date. Both parents pay Florida requires that both parents pay to support their...
Do you have the right to know where your child is on visitation?
Many parents feel nervous in the beginning when they have joint physical custody because change is uncomfortable. No longer having your child with you every day will take some time to adjust to. Florida allows you to know where your child is on visitation, especially...
How to petition for relocation in Florida
If you are a resident of Florida who is considering moving with your child and this move will affect the parenting agreement, you must petition for relocation with the court. Granting relocation will depend on a variety of factors as well as if the best interests of...
Reasons to request a child support order modification
Divorced parents in Florida might find themselves needing a child support order modification at some point as they raise their children. There are a variety of reasons that a modification request might be needed as life situations and the children’s needs evolve....
Rules for relocating with children after divorce
After a divorce, some parents in Florida might consider relocating. While looking for a new start after a split makes sense, when there are children involved, there are rules that must be followed if a parent wants to move. The rules are there to protect the best...