Facing a default judgment in a Miami divorce or paternity case? You're not alone. Florida law offers a pathway to challenge that judgment—especially when valid excuses, such as excusable neglect or lack of notice, apply. Under Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.540, you may...
Ex-Parte Custody Orders in Florida are among the most extraordinary remedies available in family law proceedings. Courts in Miami-Dade County and throughout the state recognize that temporarily changing custody or timesharing without notice to the other parent implicates constitutional due process rights and may profoundly...
Equal timesharing law Florida has reshaped how parenting plans are determined in court. Florida's 2023 amendment to Florida Statute § 61.13(2)(c)2 introduces a rebuttable presumption that equal timesharing is in the best interest of the child. This pivotal shift impacts parenting rights and responsibilities for...
Child custody cases are in Florida are governed by a detailed legal framework that prioritizes the best interests of the child while balancing the rights and responsibilities of both parents. Florida law does not technically use the term “custody” in the traditional sense. Instead, the...
In Florida family law, ultimate decision making authority in a Florida parenting plan is a specific legal concept that arises when parents share parental responsibility but require a structured mechanism to resolve disagreements about major decisions affecting their child. Florida courts frequently encounter situations where...
The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, commonly known as the UCCJEA, is the legal framework that determines which state has authority to decide child custody disputes. In Florida, the UCCJEA is codified in Florida Statutes § 61.501 through § 61.542 and governs jurisdiction...
The issue of child relocation after divorce arises frequently in family law disputes throughout the state, particularly in major metropolitan areas such as Miami. Florida law imposes strict statutory requirements on any parent who seeks to relocate with a child when that relocation would significantly...
Can a child choose which parent to live with in Florida? It is one of the most frequently searched and misunderstood issues in Florida family law. Parents involved in divorce or paternity litigation often believe that once a child reaches a certain age the child...
Speaking negatively about a co-parent in Florida custody cases can have serious legal consequences. Florida courts evaluating parenting plans and time sharing arrangements focus heavily on whether each parent encourages a healthy relationship between the child and the other parent. Under Florida law, parents are...