By Scott Weiss, Esq. | Published May 17, 2023 | Posted in Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Parenting Plans, Time Sharing | Comments Off on Ten Tips for Divorcing Parents
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⟩ Ten Tips for Divorcing Parents
Divorce 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 MoreModifying a Custody Order or a Time-Sharing Agreement
Child 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 MoreWhat Factors Does The Court Need to Consider When Establishing or Modifying Time-sharing?
Florida 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 MoreIf a Mother has Sufficient Financial Resources to Raise a Child, Why is it Important to Establish Paternity?
Children 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 MoreHow Can I Accurately Calculate Child Support for Special Needs Children in Florida?
Florida 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 MoreModification of Timesharing Plan is Inappropriate as Sanction for Contempt
Often 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 MoreBiological Father Has Standing To Rebut Presumption That The Mother’s Husband Is The Legal Father
On 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
Read MoreFactors the Court Must Consider If You Seek to Relocate With Your Minor Child(ren)
Unless an agreement has been entered a parent or other person seeking relocation must file a petition to relocate and serve it upon the other parent, and every other person entitled to access to or time-sharing with the child. Below are the factors the Court must consider. a. The nature, quality, extent of involvement, and duration Read More
Read MoreVacation Planning For Divorced Families
Many of Florida’s divorced parents enjoy an equal or near-equal share of time with their children. A parenting plan should allow for parents to take their children on vacation with a bit of negotiation. When planning a vacation that involves extensive or international travel, it is a good idea to prepare well in advance, so Read More
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