Monthly Archives: June 2020
Can a Judge Order Me to Pass a Breathalyzer Test Before Visiting My Kids?
In the context of child custody, a parent always retains a basic right to have a meaningful relationship with their children. So as a general rule, a Florida judge will not outright deny a non-custodial parent visitation rights. But the court may impose certain conditions or restrictions on visitation in order to protect the… Read More »
Will a Court Modify Child Custody Arrangements Because I Recently Moved?
When reviewing child custody and visitation matters, a Florida court must always put the “best interests of the child” first. To put it another way, a judge should not agree to modify existing arrangements simply based on what is most convenient for one of the parents. And previously approved “time-sharing” plans will not be… Read More »
What Is the Role of a Florida General Magistrate in Handling My Divorce Case?
Florida’s family court dockets are typically quite crowded. There are only a limited number of judges available to hear thousands of cases each year. In order to help deal with this workload, Florida law allows circuit court judges to appoint and refer cases to “general magistrates.” These are licensed attorneys who perform many of… Read More »
Can a Florida Court Modify My Child Support Obligation Even If I Move to Another State?
Child support represents an ongoing legal obligation. But while a Florida court may issue a child support order, what happens if the parent–or the child–moves to a different state? Does Florida still retain jurisdiction to decide any future changes to child support arrangements? Or can another state’s courts step in and assume jurisdiction? Understanding… Read More »
