Thinking about divorce in Florida? This Florida Divorce Guide outlines the seven essential steps you need to take to prepare for the process, protect your assets, and secure your future. Whether you are in Miami-Dade County, Broward County or elsewhere in the state, understanding Florida...
Understanding Florida Child Support and Time-Sharing When dealing with Florida child support and time-sharing issues, many Miami parents are overwhelmed by the emotional and legal complexities. Understanding how your financial obligations impact your parenting rights—and vice versa—is critical. Florida law treats these as separate matters, but...
Understanding Divorce in Florida: What to Consider Before You File Before filing for a divorce in Florida, spouses must examine their relationship, legal options, and family responsibilities. Florida law allows for divorce when a marriage is irretrievably broken, as defined in Section 61.052 of the Florida...
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...
In Florida, people often refer to “child custody,” but the legal terms are time-sharing and parental responsibility. Understanding Florida child custody laws is crucial for any parent navigating a divorce or paternity case. This guide explores the statutes, court practices, and strategic considerations you should...
Question: I have permission to move out of state with our child. What's Next? We receive a lot of calls from parents who want to move with their child more than 50 miles away from their current location. Some of these parents obtained consent from the...
You follow the textbook page by page. You dated until you find someone that fits your criteria. Then you got married and spent the beginning stages of your marriage traveling and enjoying one another's company. Finally, the two of you decided to settle down and...
After the dissolution of a relationship, the courts have the difficult decision of determining what is in the best interest of the child. Often times parents do not remain within the same vicinity of one another once the relationship has ended. This situation can be...
1. Educational Costs Are the Responsibility of Both Parents After a divorce, co-parenting can be difficult. However, it doesn’t have to be. For many parents, this may seem harder to do than to say, but it is possible. To effectively co-parent, both parents need to be...