Category Archives: Child Visitation Rights
Helping Kids Adjust To Visitation
Divorce doesn’t end parental obligations to their children, so while divorced couples may find new places to live, open new bank accounts, and even start new relationships, those who share children will still need to work together when it comes to co-parenting. This can be complicated, especially following an acrimonious divorce. There are, however,… Read More »
Changing Your Custody Schedule
With the onset of the new year, many parents are re-evaluating their current custody schedules to ensure that they are still meeting the needs of the children and both parents. After all, it is not uncommon for a family’s circumstances to change over time as children grow and their interests change. All of these… Read More »
What To Know About Time-Sharing In A Florida Divorce
Couples with children who decide to separate won’t be permitted to finalize their divorce until a parenting plan is in place. Parenting plans are basically child custody arrangements, in which a couple decides how often each will have custody of their child. Although what these time-sharing schedules look like will depend on a family’s… Read More »
Tips For Time-Sharing On Thanksgiving
Feeling grateful on Thanksgiving can be difficult for separated parents who find themselves unable to reach an agreement on how to divide holidays with their child. Fortunately, there are ways to navigate time-sharing in a way that reduces the potential for conflict and maximizes a family’s chances of experiencing a memorable and fulfilling holiday…. Read More »
Preparing For A Court Ordered Time-Sharing Evaluation
Child custody and time-sharing issues are some of the most emotionally charged matters that couples will face in a Florida divorce. This is especially true in cases where a couple is unable to come to an agreement on how time-sharing will be divided, as a court will need to step in and make these… Read More »
Could My Travel Schedule Affect My Child Custody Arrangement?
Many people are required to travel for work. While this may not be a significant issue when a couple is married, the amount and duration of that travel can end up becoming an important concern for separated parents in terms of child custody arrangements. Having a thorough understanding of the statutory guidelines that are… Read More »
What are the Legal Consequences of Custodial Interference?
Custodial interference occurs when a non-custodial parent attempts to disrupt the custody rights of his or her child’s other parent. When these disruptions are deemed severe, the offending parent could face serious legal repercussions, including the placing of limitations on visitation. To learn more about custodial interference, including what to avoid or how to… Read More »
What Role Does a Child’s Preference Play in Florida Time-Sharing Cases?
In Florida, family law courts are directed to adhere to the best interests of the child standard when making time-sharing and child visitation determinations. One of the factors used in deciding what type of arrangement would be in a minor’s best interests is the child’s opinion on where he or she would like to… Read More »
Why You Should Consider Including a Contingency Plan in Your Parenting Arrangement
Even the most prepared parent could fail to plan for certain eventualities when drafting a parenting plan. Few parents, for instance, were prepared for a worldwide pandemic that would result in school closures and stay-at-home orders across the country. It is possible, however, to include contingency plans in parenting agreements that can help parents… Read More »
The Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act
Being a divorced parent is hard enough, but those who are both divorced and serving in the military are required to grapple with particularly complex issues. Fortunately, Florida lawmakers addressed some of these difficulties by passing The Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act (UDPCVA) last year, which allows deployed parents to file motions… Read More »
