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,...
The child tax credit after divorce in Florida is one of the most commonly misunderstood financial issues facing divorced parents. Many parents assume that the parent paying child support automatically receives the tax benefit, while others believe the parent with equal time sharing is entitled...
Florida divorce preparation is one of the most important steps a person can take before initiating or responding to a dissolution of marriage. Understanding the legal framework that governs divorce in Florida allows individuals to protect their financial interests, parenting rights, and long term stability....
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...
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...
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...