If you need to modify a parenting plan in Florida, you must meet a strict legal standard under section 61.13, Florida Statutes. Florida courts do not allow parents to casually modify a parenting plan simply because circumstances feel different. Instead, the parent seeking to modify...
Understanding a Miami Child Relocation Appeal A Miami child relocation appeal is one of the most complex and high-stakes proceedings in Florida family law. When a judge in Miami-Dade County grants or denies a parent’s request to relocate with a child under section 61.13001, Florida Statutes,...
Professional athletes who face divorce in Miami encounter a unique intersection of Florida family law and high income financial complexity. A divorce attorney for athletes in Miami must understand equitable distribution of high value assets, treatment of deferred compensation and retirement benefits, alimony standards, inclusion...
Father’s rights in Florida are governed by a structured legal framework that addresses paternity, parental responsibility, time-sharing, child support, and adoption related proceedings. For fathers in Miami-Dade County and throughout Florida, understanding father’s rights in Florida is essential to protecting both parental relationships and legal...
In Miami and throughout Florida, courts regularly address disputes involving parenting schedules, financial responsibilities, and the legal obligations of parents following divorce or separation. Understanding how child support and time-sharing in Florida interact is essential for parents seeking fair and legally compliant outcomes. Florida law establishes...
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...