Opting to create a child custody agreement without court oversight in Florida might seem appealing due to its potential for less conflict. While creating a child custody agreement yourself is cheaper, attempting to handle a child custody agreement without professional legal counsel can lead to unforeseen complications down the road.
For Florida parents contemplating moving out of state with their child with no child custody agreement in place, several legal considerations come into play. Florida law emphasizes the importance of both parents having a significant role in their child’s life. Without a child custody agreement, moving out of state can
Creating a safe, healthy environment (or two, really) for your child or children is important, especially when they spend time in two different homes. The term co-parent is being tossed about more and is more accepted, but it is still difficult to come up with a good set of guidelines
Court divorces are hard and they may not always seem fair. While we have plenty of well-respected, intelligent judges on the bench, they can’t always know what the best decision is for each family that comes before them. In addition, circumstances change. What was a good court order yesterday may
Florida possesses the tenth-highest divorce rate states in the U.S., and the divorce process in Florida has become more difficult than ever. For divorcing or separating couples, it can be extremely challenging to make mutual decisions surrounding marital assets, alimony, and child custody or visitation schedules. Use this resource to
For the third time, the Florida Legislature is considering a bill that would make significant changes to the body of family law in the state. This proposed legislation would end permanent spousal maintenance and would create a presumption of 50-50 parental responsibility when there are children. This bill has previously
Determining a custody plan can be a huge point of contention during a divorce. Parents don’t intend to split with their children and may not be used to the responsibilities that come with being a single parent. But, with the right plan, divorcing spouses may actually find themselves able to
Child custody and child support seem to have a connection. In some ways, they do, but in an important way, they do not. As a parent, it is important for you to understand how they relate and how they are different. You could find yourself in a bad situation if
If your marriage is drawing to a close, focusing on your children’s concerns may help them combat the negative mental health consequences that often accompany divorce. Eventually, though, your kids may need to adjust to living in two separate households. Sharing physical custody of children requires coming up with time-sharing
One of the key parts of a divorce is determining custody of your children. Child custody is either uncontested or contested. Uncontested is when both parents agree on custody arrangements, and contested is when you and your ex-spouse cannot agree. The courts take the time to review each parent’s circumstances
Time sharing. It is something you automatically did as married Florida parents with children. Now, and provided the kids are still under the age of 18, it is something you must learn to do in a revised way post-divorce. Divorce-linked time sharing has unquestionably gone through some adjustments in Florida
You want your child to have the support they need to thrive throughout their life. However, disagreements about what arrangement will provide your child with that support can lead to significant conflict in divorce. How do Florida courts determine which custody arrangement will provide your child with the loving home
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