Despite the fact that nearly half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce, many couples are not versed in divorce law. There remains a notion that, if a marriage fails, one person must be legally at fault. Florida has joined the majority of states that now have a no-fault statute. The two grounds for divorce Florida courts…
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 as to avoid conflict with…
Every couple divorcing in Florida is required to have at least one session in mediation to resolve any contested issues. A mediator is a neutral third party who is trained to help couples resolve areas of conflict peacefully and to reach an agreement in the least hostile manner possible. Many couples choose to divorce through the mediation process exclusively, some…
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 new role of the single…
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 is electronic visitation? Electronic or…
Florida’s approach to the management of children after divorce is clearly reflected in the language of the related statutes. The concept of time-sharing replaced custody a few years ago with the intention of equalizing parents in their post-divorce child-rearing responsibilities. These days, it is not uncommon for children to divide their time equally between their parents’ homes, alternating every three…
The Hague convention governs nearly all European countries and is the primary mechanism for preventing the kidnapping and disappearance of children by their parents. This multilateral treaty prevents abduction and retention of children by demanding the immediate return of children whose parents have transported them across international borders without the permission of the second parent. If a parent intends to…
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 relocation lawyers can help protect…
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 is electronic visitation? Electronic or…
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 not in their homes. Regardless…