Category Archives: Fort Lauderdale Child Custody
Important Questions to Ask Your Divorce Attorney
Choosing the right attorney — while you are going through a process as difficult as divorce — is crucial. It is important to do the research and ensure that you have selected someone who is qualified to work on your case, particularly if you are dealing with complicated financial and/or child custody issues. There… Read More »
Science Shows: Practice Kindness in Family Issues
The latest published research on relationships indicates that those that last work primarily due to two qualities: kindness and generosity. In the event that a family is going through issues – divorce, separation, child custody issues, etc. – it is important to remember that there are ways to work through differences with our loved… Read More »
How Does Being Unmarried Change My Legal Obligations and Rights?
Although a child’s parents are obligated to financially support that child (regardless of whether they are married or not), unmarried parents do not share in some of the automatic legal protection that comes with marriage. If you are an unmarried parent, it is crucial to understand both your rights and obligations, as sometimes people… Read More »
Child Visitation Rights in Florida
Having to deal with a child custody dispute is never easy. When these issues are also coupled with all of the emotional turmoil that goes along with divorce, it makes taking care of yourself and your loved ones even more difficult. During these times, it is crucial to educate yourself about state child visitation… Read More »
Dealing With Relocation in Shared Custody Cases
Child custody situations and working out arrangements regarding child visitation, time-sharing, and shared responsibilities is already difficult enough without having to go back to court to deal with relocation issues. If the move is beyond a certain distance, depending upon your particular time-sharing schedule, it could potentially decrease the amount of time one parent… Read More »
Florida Rules for Alternative Custody Arrangements
Although there are alternative child custody/guardianship arrangements available in Florida, legally establishing these relationships can be very complicated. Florida recognizes various arrangements/options based on what is best for the child: informal/physical custody, temporary custody, informal/physical custody with power of attorney, and guardianship. The goal, in providing these options, is to offer the best legal… Read More »
Supporting Your Child During Divorce
Many parents going through legal separation or divorce are concerned about it affecting their children, whether the children are five, 10, or 15, years old. There are numerous studies indicating that divorce can affect a child’s levels of dependence and independence, behavioral issues, and security. It’s understandable why a child might feel as though… Read More »
International Relocation After Divorce
In the current climate of economic instability, it is not uncommon for Florida residents to seek more favorable employment opportunities out of state. Divorced parents of minor children sometimes need to relocate to a new job, a healthier economy or to enjoy the support of extended family. Relocation after divorce is not a simple… Read More »
Supervised Visitation With Parents And Relatives
Family relationships can be complex. In some cases, during a custody hearing, a judge might order that visitation between a parent and child to be supervised by a third party. This person creates a buffer between the parent and child to establish a sense of safety while the two work on building their relationship. … Read More »
How Modern Technology Can Be Part Of Your Parenting Plan
When parents get divorced, they often need to make lifestyle changes to adapt to their new circumstances. When parents no longer live with their children full-time, they benefit from establishing creative means of communication to stay involved in their child’s daily life. When establishing a time-sharing schedule and parenting plan, don’t overlook the many… Read More »
