Category Archives: Child Custody
The Right of First Refusal
Parents who share custody of children will likely come across times when the parent who has custody needs to use childcare in order to work, socialize, or otherwise be away from home. During these times, the non-custodial person may wish to pick up a little extra time with the kids. While the right of… Read More »
Child Custody: 10 Factors To Consider
It’s a huge deal: who gets custody of the kids in a divorce? While sole physical custody is one option, the ideal situation under Florida law is shared custody. But there are a lot of factors that impact the court’s decision in these matters, so you should pay attention to them if you’re in… Read More »
Can Someone Relocate With The Kids After Divorce?
Are you worried that your relationship with your children is at risk because your spouse is moving? If the possibility of relocation is going to make visitation difficult or impossible on a regular basis, that’s a real problem if you and your ex cannot agree on the terms of the move. That means signing… Read More »
Virtual Visitation In Florida Divorce
If you are the noncustodial parent in a Florida divorce, you may be concerned about maintaining contact with your children. Parenting plans lay out specifics regarding visitation, and, in some cases, virtual visitation can minimize some of the challenges busy or long-distance families have. With nearly 35 million kids in this country living with… Read More »
Florida Custody Issues: Addressing The Unfit Parent
When you told your spouse that you wanted a divorce, the first thing they said was that they would fight tooth and nail for custody of your child. You are horrified at the thought of even sharing custody, let alone losing custody altogether. You don’t believe your spouse is a good parent—that’s part of… Read More »
How To Get A Custody Order Enforced In Florida
You got through the divorce, but things have been anything but smooth since. In particular, your ex regularly violates the custody order that was agreed to in your divorce. You are likely irritated and hesitant as to how to progress through this annoyance– not to mention concerned about how it is impacting your kids. … Read More »
When One Side Won’t Comply With The Parenting Plan
You had high hopes that you and your former spouse would be able to get your act together for the sake of the kids after the divorce. You agreed to a parenting plan that seemed reasonable and fair, and set forth to demonstrate a healthy respect for your ex while maintaining significant contact with… Read More »
Thinking About Shared Custody In A New Way: Birdnesting
Children of divorce watch powerless as their parents split, changing family life forever. They often spend years living out of a backpack as they haul clothes, homework, and equipment for their sports or music classes for the weekend. It can be incredibly stressful, and many kids find themselves with a big hole in their… Read More »
Is A 50:50 Shared Custody Agreement In The Cards For You?
As a father, you may have concerns that your rights will be obliterated when it comes to custody issues in a Florida divorce. But don’t despair! The notion that mothers are entitled to full custody in a divorce is outdated! Nowadays judges consider all kinds of issues when deliberating about child custody, and neither… Read More »
Is It Possible To Get Sole Custody Of My Child?
If you are going through a divorce, one of the most important decisions to be made revolves around your children. Who will have physical custody? Who will have legal custody and the ability to make important decisions about medical issues, education, and so forth? Can you and your spouse work together in the best… Read More »
