Child Custody

Perhaps you have an exciting opportunity for a new job, but it involves moving across the state. You have custody of your nine-year-old twin daughters who would make the move with you. What are the Florida requirements? Do you need to petition the court for permission...

For a child of divorced parents, a consistent schedule is essential. In a divorce involving minor children, a parenting plan is a key component. In Florida, divorcing parents who are sharing custody must develop a written parenting plan. If your divorce is amicable,...

Though your marriage has dissolved, you and your ex are still responsible for raising your children. Often, it is in the children's best interest to spend a substantial amount of time with each parent, and the state encourages you and your ex to share all aspects of...

Both spouses have responsibility for their children’s upbringing until they turn 18. During divorce, the court approves a parenting plan that shows how your children will spend time with each parent. Children may discuss their needs and parents may include them in...

Divorce will create difficulties for everyone involved, no matter how carefully parents attempt to handle the situation. Emotions run wild and the basis of everything a child knows could end up overturned. However, parents can make certain choices that will benefit...

According to the Florida Department of Revenue, you may need a court order to modify a visitation or parenting plan established during your divorce. As noted by the Florida Courts website, requests for modifications require showing your circumstances have changed in a...

One of the most difficult parts for any family going through a divorce or separation process is the determination of child custody arrangements. The split of one household into two requires that both children and parents maintain connections with one another, which...

It is unrealistic for the courts to assume that a child support order that works in the early days of a separation will work five, 10 or 15 years down the road. At some point, you may find that your support order becomes unaffordable. Likewise, your ex may determine...

Arranging child custody may require you to compromise as you assess the best outcome on behalf of your children. Given that the agreement needs to meet the needs of several parties, it may take time to arrange. The frustration of dealing with an ex who refuses to...