Tag Archives: Tampa Family Lawyers
Florida Parenting Plans During the Holidays
Now that it is November, the holiday season is beginning. For many families in Florida that are going through a divorce (or are considering the possibility of divorce), the matter of parenting time and a holiday schedule can produce a significant amount of anxiety. In particular, for families that will be spending the holiday… Read More »
Legal Challenges Same Sex Couples Can Face
Although same sex marriage is now legal throughout the United States and same sex couples have all the same rights as heterosexual couples, society changes more slowly than the laws that govern it. As an individual and parent in a same sex relationship, you might face certain biases when working with the court system…. Read More »
How Is My Child Support Spent?
If you are a divorced parent, you likely have a child support order in place. This is to ensure that your child receives an appropriate level of financial support from both of his or her parents. Child support can be used to cover any expense related to raising a child. As long as it… Read More »
How Much Does My Child’s Preference About His Or Her Timesharing Plan Matter?
When a couple with children divorces, a child custody arrangement is an important part of their divorce settlement. In Florida, the term “custody” is not generally used anymore. Instead, courts refer to the child’s schedule in each parent’s home as his or her timesharing schedule and each parent’s role as his or her parental… Read More »
Complex Property Division in High Conflict Divorce Cases
Divorce almost always has one unanswered issue in which both parties have a vested interest. Child custody/support is likely the most frequently contested issue, but property division can be even more contentious, especially if a couple collectively holds a large variety of valuable assets. Property division in the average divorce is typically limited to… Read More »
Custody and Visitation Rights for Non-Parent Relatives
In the normal course of life, parents are the primary caretakers of their child. While other family members may assist with childcare, most of the formative information a child receives as part of growing up comes from his/her parents. The law reflects the desire for such an arrangement by focusing child custody matters on… Read More »
When Will a Court Modify a Parenting Plan?
Putting together and following a parenting plan commonly involves compromise and cooperation by both parents as they seek a balanced way of sharing custody of a child. There are a number of components to parenting plans that make them ripe for dispute as parents seek to do what they believe is best for a… Read More »
Florida Courts and Child Custody Orders from Other States
There are few issues bigger than figuring out the custody arrangement of minor children in divorce cases. Determining which parent will have the largest amount of time, and in turn, the largest amount of influence on a child, is a key concern for any parent. Allocating parenting time and responsibilities is tricky in even… Read More »
Parenting Plan Guidelines in Florida
Those with children face a difficult challenge when navigating a divorce. Not only must the parents consider the emotional and psychological impact of such a decision on the child, but it is also necessary to determine how to arrange child custody and parenting time. Divorcing couples often dispute child-based issues as each tries to… Read More »
What Can a Parent Do When Child Support Payments Stop Coming?
Supporting a child in today’s world is not an easy proposition. With costs generally rising every year, the ever-increasing demand for technology in education, and the parade of activities in which children are expected to participate, parents can easily be overwhelmed by the required time and money commitments. This struggle is compounded if someone… Read More »
