Paternity - Child Support and Timesharing
Parenting brings many pleasures as well as responsibilities. When parents are married to each other when the child is born, paternity is not typically an issue. However, when a baby is born to unmarried parents, paternity is not definite until it is established legally. If both parents agree, they can sign a form called a voluntary acknowledgment of...
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Creating a Parenting Plan that Works 
A divorce is never easy for families and can be particularly difficult for children. Parents need to take time to make sure that the children's issues are addressed and that they will have as little disruption in their lives as possible. Florida family courts ensure that the best interests of the children are always first and foremost in a divorce. To make certain that...
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Who Keeps the House in a Divorce?
Divorce is never easy but it can become more complicated with there is property at stake. The home is a place that should be considered a safe haven, yet it could become a sticking point in a divorce settlement. In Florida property and assets that were acquired during the marriage are considered marital property and are to be divided equitably between spouses. All too often, couples disagree about what to do with...
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Child Relocation in Florida
Divorced parents often wonder if it is possible for them to relocate with their child. The Petition to Relocate must be made in accordance with the law and must contain the correct information in order to be deemed legal. The court will schedule a hearing date at which time both parents will be present unless the non-relocating parent consents to the relocation. Relocation may be across the state or out of state. If you are moving within a 50-mile radius of your home it is not necessary to request permission from the court. However, many parents find that...
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