Tag Archives: Florida Parenting Plans
Do Fathers Have the Same Rights as Mothers in Florida Custody Cases?
If you are a father and are going through a child custody or paternity case, you may wonder if you have any rights during the proceedings. The concern is natural. Historically, the family law courts in Florida did favor women in custody hearings. Fortunately, that is no longer the case and today, fathers have… Read More »
When Should You Review Your Florida Parenting Plan?
As a parent who has gone through divorce or never married, it is critical that you have a parenting plan in place. A parenting plan outlines how you and your former partner will co-parent your children together. Parenting plans are mandatory when a couple has a child together but they break up. Parenting plans… Read More »
What Is A Substantial Change In Circumstances When Modifying A Parenting Plan In Florida?
During any child custody case, a parenting time schedule is created that outlines the parental responsibilities, as well as the amount of time the child will spend with each parent. The circumstances of a case during a divorce period, though, do not always remain the same during the years to come. The changes that… Read More »
How to Be a Successful Parent During and After a Florida Divorce
Becoming a single parent during and after a divorce may seem overwhelming at times. Worrying about whether you’re giving your kids the attention and care they need while simultaneously managing all the hectic daily tasks can be challenging. It’s important to know that there will always be highs and lows when it comes to… Read More »
Vacationing with Children after Divorce
Vacations, i.e., time away from the distractions and demands of work, school, and other obligations, are important for family bonding in general, but especially crucial for parents trying to juggle the strictures of a time-sharing schedule into the mix. A child custody order must include a parenting plan that outlines how decision-making responsibilities will… Read More »
New App Aims to Help Parents Post-Divorce
Navigating how to co-parent during and after divorce is one of the biggest stresses single parents have. There is a lot of information that parents need to stay in compliance with the parenting plan, and as a preventative measure in case a dispute arises about parenting time or financial contributions. The current structure of… Read More »
Can Divorced Parents Relocate with their Children?
The logistics involved with adhering to a parenting time schedule is bound to challenge any parent at some point. Divorced parents do have an interest in ensuring their child has regular contact with an ex-spouse, but the realities of transporting the child between both households can, and probably will, create difficulties from time-to-time. This… Read More »
Navigating Summer Vacations and Shared Custody of Your Child
Children impatiently wait for summer vacation most the year, as they dream about being free from the strictures of school and schedules. For parents, however, this time of year can bring a lot of stress, especially if they share custody of a child. Planning summer getaways and figuring out child care when school is… Read More »
What Can You Do if the Other Parent Ignores the Parenting Plan?
The cornerstones of child custody arrangements in Florida are parenting plans. These documents outline when each parent has physical custody of the child, and the legal authority each holds over important decisions in the child’s life (education, medical care, activities, etc.). In practical terms, both parents must compromise and cooperate with one another in… Read More »
Navigating the Holidays as a Divorced Parent
As much as the holidays are about spending time with family and friends, they also involve a lot of stress and hectic running from place to place. It often feels like there is not enough time to fit in everything, and losing track of scheduled obligations and promised attendance at holiday events is not… Read More »
