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....
Child Custody
What to do if you were denied visitation rights
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...
Making changes to child support
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...
How is child support affected when the custodial parent changes?
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...
The truth about sobriety and recovery in child custody cases
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...
Why 50-50 custody can be best for many families
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...
Applying for child custody modification due to a relocation
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...
Getting professional help in custody disputes
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...
Is it possible to co-parent with a narcissist?
After years of putting up with your spouse’s narcissism, you might have decided that you have finally had enough. You might have stuck with them due to their charm and confidence. Yet, their self-centered and manipulative behavior likely harmed your relationship....
What happens during child custody mediation?
In Florida child custody disputes, mediation could be a term that divorced spouses encounter. Mediation refers to settling legal matters with an unbiased third party. Mediation has many benefits, such as coming to an agreement without court fines or taking up time. If...