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Child custody is one of the most difficult elements to resolve in a divorce in Florida, and it can be logistically complex as well as emotionally draining for everyone involved. An approach called nesting might make things easier. In nesting, rather than the child...
The child support amount guidelines for the state of Florida determine how much the payor should give to their child for financial support and how and when a child support order can be modified. If you're a Florida resident and need to know how to modify your child...
When it's time to get divorced in Florida, there are certain things couples will need to resolve. If you and your spouse had children together, you'll both need to come up with a child custody arrangement. Fortunately, there are several ways to accomplish this goal....
Most divorcing couples in Florida come up with a plan to share custody of their children, but not all do. In some cases, one parent may be denied visitation. Sometimes, this is done formally by the court. At other times, the spouse who has custody may informally deny...
Sometimes, parents in Florida find that they can't continue to make their child support payments in full and on time. This can be a nerve-wracking experience for parents who fear that they will face legal consequences for unpaid support. Luckily, there are provisions...
Child custody is an ever-changing process as each family's needs evolve over time. This means that the original custody and support orders might not always work best for the family and that changes need to be made. When one parent takes over the main custodial...
For a Florida parent who struggles with addiction, maintaining visitation rights presents challenges. The court wants to ensure that any relationship you maintain with your child promotes the well-being of the child. Taking the necessary steps to prove your recovery...
There are a variety of custody arrangements, with each Florida family finding the one that best suits them. In the past, children often lived with a custodial parent and had visits with their other parent. But increasingly, 50-50 custody has been the preferred...
Florida family law court will have to approve any custody modification agreement for the new agreement to become legally binding between both parents. While custody modifications can be made for a number of different reasons, we're going to focus on the reason of...
When you're going through a divorce in Florida, you may be in the midst of a custody dispute. If you're unable to come to an agreement with your spouse, you may be appointed a forensic psychologist by a judge. Or, you may be asked by your former spouse to enter into a...