When some parents in Florida seek a divorce, they might not agree on child custody. The disagreements might become big enough to derail the negotiations and might even end up in litigation over months or years. In those cases, a forensic psychologist might be able to...
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Child Custody
Tips on writing a parenting plan
The Florida legal system is designed to give the children of divorced couples an equal amount of time with both parents. Before you can finalize your divorce, you and your estranged spouse will have to submit a parenting plan for the judge to review. This plan...
Fathers can receive custody of their children
For most of the 20th century, mothers would almost always receive custody of their children after a divorce because it was widely assumed that women were better suited to be caregivers. However, most people today recognize that men are just as capable of being quality...
Collecting Retroactive Child Support Payments in Florida
Florida family law courts allow and encourage the creation of child support orders to help the custodial spouse raise and care for their children more comfortably and confidently after divorce. However, any divorcing parent will let you know that financial support...
Setting Up Temporary Child Support in Your Florida Divorce
For any Florida divorce involving two parents who share children together, child custody agreements will be established, followed, and enforced once the divorce finalizes. Accompanying most any child custody agreement, there will be a child support order, which...
Common Mistakes Dads Make During Divorce
No one is perfect and, during a time when emotions are running high and everyone is under a lot of pressure and stress, mistakes can happen. However, it is crucial to remember that some mistakes can alter the course of your divorce and ultimately impact your...
Emergency Custody Orders
Although emergency custody orders are rare, they are necessary in some cases and can be justified if there is a reason to believe a child is in danger. However, it should not be used as an answer for minor disputes over existing custody arrangements. Instead, its...
How is Child Support Calculated in Florida?
As in any divorce between a couple who shares a child, child support is inevitably going to be an issue of concern and contention between the two parties. In all custodial cases, the parent who has primary custody will need financial support from the other parent. The...
How Can I See My Kids More on Summer Break?
It’s summer break and your kids are out of school. Your custody and visitation agreement, however, only allows you to see them on certain holidays and weekends. Is there a way you can change your custody and visitation order to see them more? The answer is yes. Here...
How to Prepare Children for Divorce
Divorce may be one of the most difficult circumstances a family can face. Talking to your children about your divorce and preparing them for the changes ahead can be challenging. Learn how to prepare your child for your divorce with these must-tell messages. “This is...