Most fathers worry that their spouse will take the kids in a divorce. If you are thinking about this, you must know that the courts in Florida do not give preference to women over men in divorce proceedings. A judge will always try to award custody to both parents,...
Consider alternative ways of 50-50 parenting time
If you are like many co-parents in Florida, you divide custody time based on the traditional arrangement where the children spend one week in one parent's home followed by the next week in the other parent's home. Experts are now advising that this may not be the best...
The challenges of visitation schedules for infants
If you are the parent of an infant child in Florida or are expecting a child in the near future, you are probably wondering about the visitation schedule if you are not currently with the other parent. This type of schedule is not always easy to arrive at and is...
Granting temporary child custody to a third party
Most child custody disputes in central Florida divorces involve a dispute between the child's natural parents. Occasionally, however, a third party such as an aunt or uncle or grandparent may attempt to obtain custody of one or more of the divorcing couple's minor...
Understanding visitation rights in Florida
When a couple in our state has one or minor children and then decide to end their marriage, they must arrange adequate and convenient times for each parent to spend time with the child. This is a serious and often complicated issue. Fortunately, Florida law provides...
Relocation of a child after divorce is final
Most central Floridians know that life can be uncertain and that change may the only enduring life experience for some people. Change, especially unexpected or abrupt change, can be especially difficult if minor children are involved. One of the most complex...
The basics of determining child custody in a divorce in Florida
Most parents living in central Florida are aware that the custody of their children will be one of the most important and potentially contentious issues if they should decide to end their marriage or relationship. Yet, the process for making this decision is sometimes...
Helping parents in Mount Dora with custody and visitation issues
Child custody can be a deeply contentious issue in any divorce or separation involving children. Parents naturally have strong feelings about where their child should live and how they should be brought up. The laws are complex, and emotions can be at a fever pitch....
Understanding parenting plans in a divorce case in Florida
Parenting plans are a critical step for every couple in Florida who have minor children and are ending their relationship by divorce or by simply separating. Each couple must prepare a parenting plan that sets out visitation and custody schedules. The plan must be...
Dealing with parental relocation after a Florida divorce
After the end of a divorce proceeding and the issuance of an order awarding child custody, many residents of central Florida assume that the worst part of the process is over and that their lives will once again become stable. Unfortunately, life is uncertain, and...
