Category Archives: Child Custody
Can the Other Parent Take My Children From Me?
One of the hardest things for a couple in the aftermath of a break-up or divorce is putting their personal differences aside for the sake of their children. Power struggles and the desire to get revenge can have major impacts on their ability to work out reasonable child time-sharing arrangements. This is one of… Read More »
Signs Your Child’s Other Parent Is Guilty of Abuse and Neglect
There are large differences of opinion when it comes to child-rearing. Your views on what children need in life and the way in which they should be treated may be dramatically different than the other parent. This is a common point of contention and not easy to resolve. However, there are certain types of… Read More »
What Rights Do Fathers Have in Florida Child Time-Sharing Proceedings
In the past, when parents were unmarried or got a divorce, it was automatically assumed that the child would live with the mother. Today, the courts are more likely to recognize the important role fathers play and how crucial it is to include them in parenting plans and any child time sharing arrangements that… Read More »
Creating a Parenting Plan For Teens
Going through a divorce is difficult under any circumstances, but it can be particularly challenging when children are involved. While young children may not understand all that is going on, teens have a greater awareness of the changes that are likely to result. When it comes to child time-sharing arrangements, creating parenting plans for… Read More »
Can My Child Determine Who They Want to Live with After a Divorce
When a marriage breaks up, one of the toughest and most hotly contested issues often concerns how to handle plans regarding the couple’s children. Parenting plans and time sharing arrangements in Florida typically aim at having both parents play an active and engaged role in the child’s life. However, there are cases where the… Read More »
Child Custody Issues: Is the Other Parent Undermining Your Authority?
Learning how to interact and share custody of your child with a person you are no longer in a relationship with does not always come natural or easy. In addition to any unresolved issues you may have with the other parent, their overall approach to parenting may be entirely different than yours. While it… Read More »
Five Reasons to Request a Change in Your Child Time Sharing Order
As a parent, you want what is best for your children. This generally includes allowing them to have frequent and ongoing contact with your former partner or spouse. Unfortunately, with child time-sharing arrangements there are situations in which children may actually be better off with one parent versus the other. If you currently have… Read More »
Making Decisions about Your Child
After a breakup, child time-sharing arrangements can become a major issue, with decision being a battleground for power and control issues. The following outlines how decision making responsibilities regarding children are handled in Florida, and steps you can take to help avoid conflicts in these arrangements. Legal Responsibility for Making Decisions Regarding Your Child… Read More »
Am I Allowed to Move to a Different State With My Child?
As the United States has become an increasingly mobile country over the last several years, more and more people are moving to different cities and states, often to take advantage of booming job markets and new career opportunities. The virtual dating world also has created more situations in which a participant must move in… Read More »
What Are the Different Kinds of Custody Under Florida Law?
Like many other states, Florida law has increasingly recognized the importance of the role of both parents in a child’s life as much as possible. While one parent having custody of a child and the other parent having visitation used to be the norm in American divorces, state laws now are emphasizing concepts such… Read More »