The process to modify a child custody plan in Florida is governed by strict legal standards designed to protect the stability of children and the integrity of final court orders. Florida courts recognize that once a parenting plan or time sharing schedule has been established,...
Obtaining a passport for a child involves strict legal safeguards designed to protect parental rights and prevent international child abduction. In Florida family law disputes, the requirement of parental consent for a minor's passport is frequently litigated when parents disagree about travel, relocation, or custody...
The division of retirement accounts in divorce Florida is one of the most financially significant issues in any dissolution of marriage proceeding. In many Miami divorces, retirement accounts represent one of the largest marital assets accumulated during the marriage. Florida courts treat retirement accounts such...
It can be beyond frustrating when your divorce lawyer appears to lack interest in your Family Law related case. Although you understand that your matter is not the only case your lawyer is working on, when it seems like your lawyer is not putting in...
Negotiating court orders for child custody and child support is not always easy and it usually ends in having to go to family court. Sometimes, however, the decisions made during those original proceedings need to be overturned or changed because of lifestyle changes having to...
Supervised child visitation Florida law governs situations where a parent may spend time with a child only in the presence of a neutral third party. Florida courts impose supervised visitation when unsupervised contact may place a child at risk or when supervision is necessary to...
Out of state travel conflicts for co-parents is a common issue in Florida family law cases involving divorced or separated parents. Parents frequently want to travel with their children for vacations, family visits, or educational opportunities outside Florida. However, when parents share parental responsibility under...
We have all seen parents that just don’t know how to make it work. We imagine that, if we are ever in that situation, we won’t let it come to that. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Co-parenting with an ex-spouse (co-parent) can be difficult. Often,...
Long-term separation before divorce in Florida raises complex legal issues involving equitable distribution, classification of marital property, retirement benefits, and alimony. Florida law does not recognize legal separation as a formal marital status, yet spouses frequently live apart for years before filing a petition for...