When you have a child with someone in Florida outside of marriage, you have to take certain legal steps if you want time-sharing rights with your son or daughter. You also have to do so if you want to collect child support from the other parent, depending on your...
Child custody determinations
When parents divorce or split up, deciding how to care for their child is a top priority. There are many factors that determine child custody, known as parental responsibility in Florida. According to FindLaw, the parents can come up with a parental responsibility...
Are child custody and support connected?
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 you do...
Can parallel parenting work for you?
Going through a divorce is difficult for everyone involved, including your children. Of course, as parents, you want what is best for your child even during such times. But how do you succeed in providing them with the support and security they need? Parallel...
Does child support include college expenses?
Child support is a massive aspect of divorce. You need to understand what an arrangement covers and get a fair plan. One question you may ask is if child support pays for college tuition. According to College Tuition Compare, Florida students pay $3,891 for in-state...
The penalties for violating a parenting plan
If you have kids, dealing with child custody and visitation could remain one of the most challenging aspects of your divorce, even years after your marriage has come to an end. Unfortunately, some parents cannot spend time with their children as a result of the other...
Establishing paternity: a critical way to protect unmarried parents’ rights
Whether or not they are married, parents are a vital part of their child’s life. However, if you and your child’s other parent are not married, you may not have the same legal protections afforded to married parents. One way for unmarried parents to protect themselves...
When life changes, can your child support agreement change, too?
Your child changes every day. They may have recently entered school. They may have different needs for healthcare than they did a year ago. You may have moved to a new home, changing their daily life in the process. Thankfully, your child support agreement can change...
Financial Concerns During a Divorce Beyond Equitable Distribution
Life doesn’t end after a divorce—and neither do financial obligations. While many divorcing couples may focus on getting a larger share of the pie, this isn’t necessarily the best approach. When divorcing, it’s important to plan for life after a divorce. This means...
Learning to Co-Parent After a Divorce
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...
