Category Archives: Child Custody
Can a Florida Court Anticipate Future Events When Making Child Custody Decisions?
When Florida courts decide disputed cases involving child custody–or what state law refers to as “timesharing” between parents–a judge must consider a list of factors aimed at determining what will be in the best interest of the child. In doing so, judges are not supposed to consider potential or “anticipated” events. That is, the… Read More »
Can Sperm or Egg Donors Assert Child Custody Rights in Florida?
Many Florida couples choose to conceive a child through artificial insemination. In some cases, the couple use their own genetic material (i.e.., eggs and sperm) to conceive. In other situations, the future parents have a donor contribute their eggs or sperm. A question you might have about this process is whether or not the… Read More »
New Florida Law Grants Equal Parental Rights to Unwed Fathers Effective July 1st, 2023
A new Florida law effective as of July 1, 2023 gives fathers whose children were born out of wedlock equal parental rights in the Sunshine State. The new law, Shared Parental Responsibility After the Establishment of Paternity, creates a procedure for unmarried fathers, with the mother’s consent, to establish paternity and then take part… Read More »
Divorce In Florida Guide: Florida Family Law
Florida is commonly referred to as a no-fault divorce state. Therefore, you don’t need to prove adultery or reasons for a divorce. See Florida divorce law 61.052. All Florida law requires is there be irreconcilable differences that leave a marriage irretrievably broken to obtain a divorce. See Ryan v. Ryan Generally, the requirements to file for… Read More »
Child Custody Guide: Florida Family Law
In a Florida divorce or child custody case, the judge will consider the children’s best interests when deciding how time-sharing will be allocated amongst the parents. See Florida Statute 61.13. Florida custody law does not give any preference to mothers or fathers when deciding child custody matters. Instead, the custody arrangement will depend on the specific… Read More »
How To Win A Child Relocation Case In Florida
We cannot always plan for everything life throws at us. Sometimes events will cause us to move unexpectedly without much notice. Moving becomes even more complicated if you have a parenting plan as a result of a divorce or paternity action. Depending on the specifics of your relocation, Court approval may be needed. If… Read More »
