By Scott Weiss, Esq. | Published July 2, 2019 | Posted in Child Custody, Child Support, Family Law, Parenting Plans, Paternity, Time Sharing | Comments Off on If a Mother has Sufficient Financial Resources to Raise a Child, Why is it Important to Establish Paternity?
If 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 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 MoreWhat is a True “Emergency” in Family Law Cases
Everyone believes their motion deserves the immediate attention and resolution by the Court. Many self represented litigants and inexperienced attorneys believe that by filing an “Emergency Motion”, even if the issue is not a true emergency, they will receive that immediate attention and resolution. However, filing a Motion as an “Emergency” does not automatically get Read More
Read MoreAre you a Disney Dad?
The role of the divorced father has evolved over the last 20 years. In most modern divorces, both parents share in the responsibilities of parenting the children they share, if not equally then nearly so. Florida modified the language of its divorce-related statutes to reflect the change in philosophy — from custody to time-sharing. The Read More
Read MoreVirtual Visitation And Parenting From A Distance
The world is getting smaller every day as the tools for communication become faster, cheaper and more accessible. Florida was among the first states to introduce virtual or electronic visitation for prisoners, and now is among those states to address this method of communication with parents who live at a distance from their children. What Read More
Read MoreCan I Prevent My Ex-spouse from Moving Far Away with the Children after Divorce?
Parents with primary residency cannot simply move out of range of the other parent or anyone who has time sharing or other rights to the children. However, you need to take quick action to object if your ex-spouse files a petition for relocation. You cannot typically prevent your ex from moving, but Boca Raton parental Read More
Read MoreWhat is Involved in Setting Up an Acceptable Time Sharing Schedule?
Florida law requires divorcing parents in Boca Raton and throughout Florida to develop a schedule covering every day in a year to provide their children with the regular parental contact they need. However, time sharing schedules pertain to much more than just time. Non-residential parents retain decision-making and other rights even when the children are Read More
Read MoreHow Can I Protect my Rights to Share Parenting When My Spouse Took the Children Out of State?
If your spouse recently moved the children after they were born and raised in Florida, child custody laws in Florida help ensure you continue to see your children regularly. However, when laws in two states are in conflict, certain federal laws help protect the best interests of the children by resolving parenting issues. According to Read More
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