By Scott Weiss, Esq. | Published December 26, 2023 | Posted in Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Parenting Plans, Time Sharing | Comments Off on Speaking to Children About Divorce
Divorce is a challenging time for every family member, particularly for children who may not fully understand what is happening. Here’s a guide for parents to navigate this difficult conversation. Understand Their Perspective Firstly, it’s essential to see the situation through your child’s eyes. Children may not have a complete understanding of what divorce means. Read More
Read MoreIntroduction In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the complexities of international relationships and marriages are more prevalent than ever. This, unfortunately, has given rise to a significant issue – international child abduction. To address this, the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, a multilateral treaty, was established. This blog post aims to Read More
Read MoreDivorce can be a difficult process for any family, but it can be especially challenging for parents who are separating. If you are in the process of getting a divorce or are already divorced, here are ten tips to help make the process easier for you and your children. Put your children first. Remember that Read More
Read MoreChild custody or time-sharing arrangements that make sense at the moment of divorce can lose their luster over the years. Circumstances may change and unexpected developments can occur. Although small or temporary adjustments to the time-sharing agreement — such as a swap of vacation days — can be agreed upon by the parents without court Read More
Read MoreFlorida Statute 61.13 sets forth the following factors which a judge must consider for purposes of establishing or modifying parental responsibility and creating, developing, approving, or modifying a parenting plan, including a time-sharing schedule: (a) The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to facilitate and encourage a close and continuing parent-child relationship, to honor the Read More
Read MoreChildren need more than just financial support, even when their parents never formed a permanent relationship. Having a medical history of both parents can potentially save the life of a child in an emergency. Many biological fathers have a strong interest in the lives of their children, even if they cannot contribute financially. Florida paternity Read More
Read MoreFlorida divorce law places a primary focus on addressing all the needs of children when determining the details of divorce settlements. Toward that goal, the courts provide excellent tools to help parents identify the financial needs of their children — including considerations involving the need for anything from medical care to special schooling. However, it Read More
Read MoreOften the Court is faced with the question of what sanction they should impose on a parent who is found in contempt of court for a violation of a parenting plan. As The Third District Court of Appeal recently found in the case of Andre vs. Abreu, one sanction the Court cannot impose is a modification of Read More
Read MoreOn June 28th, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that a biological father has standing to rebut the common law presumption that the mother’s husband is the legal father of a child born to an intact marriage. The Court ruled that the biological father must show that he has “manifested a substantial and continuing concern” for Read More
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