Child custody disputes are emotionally challenging for both parents and children whether in a divorce, paternity or modification context. If you are able to construct a positive co-parenting relationship, you and your children will benefit. While this is not earth shattering news for any parent, this advice is much easier for a Florida child custody… Read More >
Constructive Co-Parenting within Florida Child Custody Arrangements [Part II]
Cooperating with the other parent following a divorce or paternity dispute is one of the most difficult challenges for a parent. While parties in a marital dissolution face many serious issues, their ability to find constructive ways to work together is critical to protecting children from the potential adverse effects of a South Florida divorce… Read More >
Constructive Co-Parenting within Florida Child Custody Arrangements [Part III]
This is the final installment in our three-part series of articles on effective co-parenting in Palm Beach child custody cases. Our South Florida child custody litigation team is committed to protecting the parent-child relationship that our clients share with their children. While most parents would prefer to have more parenting time with their children following… Read More >
West Palm Beach Contested Child Custody Frequently Asked Questions Part II
This is the second installment of our frequently asked questions (FAQ) post on contested child custody issues. Contested child custody cases are often among the most bitterly contested family law cases, but our West Palm Beach contested custody team works diligently to lower the temperature on such disputes to reduce the stress on our clients… Read More >
Divorce Lawyer in West Palm Beach Gives Practical Advice on Post-Divorce Observation of Birthdays and Holidays, Part 2
When a relationship unravels and two people no longer live together, there are legal as well as practical consequences that affect not only them, but also their children. The reality of the breakup often is felt most keenly on special days such as birthdays and holidays. Children especially can be subject to negative feelings and… Read More >
Legal Standard for Modifying a Florida Parenting Plan
Parents that go through the divorce process in Florida will have created a parenting plan either by entering into an agreement or having the family law judge impose a parenting plan by way of the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage. The Parenting Plan will specify time-sharing arrangements and the distribution of parental rights and… Read More >
Child Visitation Rights in Florida
In Florida, each parent have a “time sharing” arrangement with their child or children. Under this arrangement, there is no formal “custody” as each parent has an equal responsibility for their offspring. Ideally, parents would be able to work out a time sharing arrangement with their respective child custody attorneys. If an agreement cannot be… Read More >
Negotiating a Parenting Plan in Florida
In Florida, one of the biggest challenges in a divorce is for the parties to negotiate an appropriate Parenting Plan and visitation schedule. To illustrate, if parents are unable to come to an agreement in this regard, then a judge will have to render the decision for them. This can lead to a significant amount of frustration, as… Read More >
Florida Legal and Physical Child Custody and Support
Most states have child custody laws that refer to “legal” as well as “physical” custody. A parent awarded sole legal custody will make all the decisions for the child regarding education, discipline, religion, health, etc. Physical custody is awarded to the parent that the child lives with as his principal residence. Florida’s child custody laws… Read More >
Florida Child Custody Attorney Discusses the Challenges of Interstate Custody Arrangements
Oftentimes, divorced or unmarried couples with children end up living in different states. In such situations, the question arises as to the enforceability of a custody order issued in one of the states. After having gone through all the trouble of going to court and obtaining an order, a parent has reason to be concerned. … Read More >
