Child Custody Tag

Florida time-sharing factors guide courts when determining parenting plans and custody schedules. In every family law case involving minor children, Florida courts must determine time-sharing based on the “best interests of the child.” This guiding principle is codified in Florida Statute §61.13, which requires judges...

Parental relocation Florida cases arise when a parent seeks to move with a child more than fifty miles from the child’s current residence for at least sixty consecutive days. Relocation disputes frequently occur after divorce or the establishment of a parenting plan because relocation can...

International parental child abduction cases arise in modern family law practice, particularly in global cities such as Miami where families often maintain cross border ties. Hague Convention child pickup and return orders in Florida are legal mechanisms used to address international child abduction and wrongful...

Using OurFamilyWizard or TalkingParents in Florida family law cases has become increasingly common in high conflict parenting disputes. Courts across Florida, including those in Miami-Dade County, often require parents to communicate through structured co-parenting platforms to reduce conflict, preserve evidence, and promote the best interests...

Time-Sharing Agreement Enforcement in Florida is a critical issue for many parents navigating custody disputes after divorce or paternity proceedings. When one parent refuses to comply with an established parenting plan or time-sharing schedule, Florida law provides specific remedies to protect both parental rights and...

When a separation occurs, one of the first things that parents consider is how their children are going to be impacted. Where are the kids going to live, who will they spend their time with and what is going to change for them? Child custody...

Sharing your children with another parent can be challenging and it can sometimes be hard to deal with frustration after a baby. Split families are common, and when two parents cannot get along to stay married or in a relationship, divorce or separation is the...

In Florida family law cases, transportation arrangements are typically addressed within the parenting plan and are evaluated under the overarching legal standard of the child’s best interests. Courts in Miami-Dade County and throughout Florida regularly confront disputes about transportation responsibilities, travel costs, and exchange logistics...

Understanding how child custody works in Florida is essential for parents navigating divorce or paternity proceedings in Miami-Dade County and throughout the State of Florida. Florida child custody law is governed primarily by Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes, interpreted through binding Florida Supreme Court...