Child preference in Florida custody matters is one of the most frequently misunderstood aspects of family law litigation in Miami-Dade County. Parents often believe that once a child reaches a certain age, that child may decide where to live. Florida law does not support that...
When a party to a Florida family law proceeding cannot be located for personal service of process, the law provides an alternative known as constructive service, commonly called service by publication. However, the availability of constructive service is not automatic. Before a court in Miami-Dade...
International child relocation in Florida is one of the most complex and high conflict issues in Miami family law. When a parent seeks to move a minor child outside the United States, Florida courts apply section 61.13001, Florida Statutes, and conduct a detailed best interests...
Passport issues for minor children in Miami custody cases arise frequently in high conflict parenting disputes and international families throughout Miami-Dade County. Courts in Florida have broad authority to regulate international travel, restrict passport issuance, and impose protective measures when concerns exist regarding potential removal...
Florida Parenting Plan Provisions govern how separated or divorced parents share time, allocate parental responsibility, and resolve disputes concerning their children. In Miami-Dade County, disputes frequently arise when a parenting plan includes language stating that if one parent fails to respond within a stated period,...
Serving a Supplemental Petition Florida requires strict compliance with Florida law. When one party files a Supplemental Petition to modify timesharing, child support, alimony, or parental responsibility, proper service is not optional. In Miami family court, problems often arise when the responding party refuses to...
A Final Order in Florida Divorce is the court judgment that legally dissolves your marriage and determines your rights regarding property division, alimony, child support, and time sharing. When a Final Order in Florida Divorce has not been issued after trial or final hearing, the...
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,...