Category Archives: Child Custody
Do I Need Permission to Move More than 50 Miles if I am a Custodial Parent?
The State of Florida has a relocation statute that is found in Florida Statutes § 61.13001. To answer the question bluntly, the answer is “yes”. You must file a petition to relocate if you plan on moving more than 50 miles away from your current address and you have a minor child. If you… Read More »
Child Custody Rules in Florida Level the Playing Field Between Moms and Dads
Prior to 2008, the term “custody” was often used to decide which parent would have decision-making power over the child. Today, Florida operates under a different doctrine. Prior, Florida operated under the “tender years doctrine” which favored the mother in child custody arrangements. Today, the court uses the “best interests of the child doctrine”… Read More »
What Is Temporary Emergency Child Custody?
Sometimes, a child is not safe with their current parent/guardian. During situations of this sort, temporary emergency child custody is both a valid option and a necessary one. What Is Temporary Emergency Child Custody? Temporary emergency child custody is a court order that Florida judges can grant if there is sufficient evidence to suggest… Read More »
What Is The Difference Between Physical Custody And Legal Custody?
Within the state of Florida, there are two types of custody that divorcing parents must be aware of. By being aware of these two types of custody, obtaining the appropriate form of custody is much easier. What Is Physical Custody? Physical custody is a term that refers to where a child lives and who… Read More »
What Is Temporary Custody?
Within the state of Florida, the biological parents will, in almost all cases, maintain full custody of their child. This remains the case throughout that child’s journey from childhood to adulthood. Sometimes, though, a situation arises in which full-custody is either not possible or inadvisable. When this happens, temporary custody is worth considering.. What… Read More »
Dealing with Changes to Custody and Visitation Arrangements Caused by COVID-19
Divorced parents are accustomed to raising children amidst changing circumstances, but the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced challenges that many of us have never seen before. Stay at home orders have imposed strict limits on the way we live and complicated many custody and visitation arrangements. We cannot be sure when daily life will more… Read More »
Global Pandemic, Alimony, and Child Support
The GLOBAL PANDEMIC involving COVID-19 is unprecedented and unfortunately, for many individuals the effects are already being felt financially. If you are obligated to pay child support or alimony, you are likely left thinking “I can’t afford to continue paying my court-ordered obligations so what can I do?” If you have lost your job… Read More »
How A Parent With An Addiction Can Be Impacted In A Child Custody Case
How A Parent With An Addiction Can Be Impacted In A Child Custody Case Tampa family law attorneys fight to protect the rights and best interests of your family in a child custody case At Westchase Law, we understand that in today’s world there are circumstances that prevent one parent from being able to… Read More »
What Does Florida’s Shared Parenting Standard Mean?
Oldsmar family law attorneys help clients protect the rights and best interests of their family in a custody dispute At Westchase Law, we know that the well-being of your children is the most important thing in your life. When an issue as to their custody or parenting is involved, a child custody attorney in… Read More »