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Right after a divorce, some parents find that their ex is less-than-willing to pay the child support that they are legally obligated to provide. By being aware of the options available to parents in this situation, it’s easy to ensure that a parent can obtain the child support payments they are legally entitled to. What Is Child Support? Child support…
Florida uses an income shares model to determine how much child support should be paid. In other words, it totals the incomes of both parents. As an example, if one parent is making $3,500 a month in net income while the other parent is making $2,500 a month, the court would consider the total value of their incomes or $6,000.…
There are very few issues in Florida family law that create as much conflict as relocating a minor child. When one parent wants to move away with a child, the court must balance competing interests, such as the relocating parent’s right to pursue a new life and the non-relocating parent’s right to maintain a meaningful relationship with their child. A…
Domestic violence and dating violence injunctions are some of the most powerful protections available under Florida law. When granted, they can immediately restrict contact, limit communication, change living arrangements, and in some cases, affect parental rights. Due to their importance, courts must handle these cases carefully, giving both sides a fair chance to be heard. A recent Florida appellate case,…
Struggling to co-parent with your former spouse? There’s an app for that. Today, technology has significantly improved how parents communicate with each other after their divorce. Companies are now offering tools that provide better communication, organization, and accountability to parents who are in a tricky position. It isn’t always easy to organize with someone you may have complicated feelings toward.…
Domestic violence injunctions exist to protect people who are genuinely in danger. When they are needed, they can provide an immediate and vital layer of safety. But because these injunctions carry serious, long-term consequences, Florida law requires the court to look closely at the evidence and determine whether there is a real, reasonable fear of imminent harm, not just conflict,…
When a parent with court-ordered time-sharing or responsibility for a child considers moving more than 50 miles away, the question becomes: “What legal steps do I have to take to facilitate the move?” Florida law makes it clear that relocating with a minor child is a process. The decision cannot be made unilaterally by one parent. The requirements are strict.…
Disputes concerning custody and parenting plans commonly arise in the Florida courts. In most cases, the parents try to avoid future conflict by coming up with parenting plans that account for any potential changes in the child’s needs over time. This involves having a phased milestone-based plan on how to share time with the child as the child grows. One…
The complexity involved in child custody cases can escalate further when one parent attempts to move out of state with a minor child. A move might have a considerable impact on the existing parenting plan and the connection between the child and the other parent. For this reason, Florida courts are extremely cautious when addressing applications for relocation, ensuring that…
Parenting plans are among the most essential elements in family law disputes concerning the welfare of a minor child. The parenting plan provides details about how both parents would divide time and duties after a divorce. Typically, any modification of the parenting plan involves proving a material change of circumstances and evidence that the changes are beneficial for the child.…