Let’s be honest—parenting is hard enough without a wedding ring in the picture. Whether you’re happily co-parenting, in the middle of a separation, or just figuring things out, it’s important to understand your rights as an unmarried parent in Florida. Let’s break it down. So...
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Steering the stormy seas of custody agreements in Florida can get choppy, especially if your ex decides to play fast and loose with the rules. Here’s an easy-to-follow guide on what to do if your ex starts bending the custody playbook and sabotaging your relationship with your child. Understanding the Whirlwind: What’s a Custody Violation? The Florida Statute 61.13 outlines a parenting plan and legal expectations for adherence. And if your ex disrupts that plan—like not sticking to pickup times, keeping the kids from calling you, or whisking them away on a spontaneous trip without your nod—it counts as a custody violation....
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In divorce cases, particularly when children are involved, the topic of child custody often arises. Central to child custody is the presumption of 50/50 timesharing in Florida. This blog aims to clarify the concept of the presumption for 50/50 timesharing in Florida, created to start the custody conversation on equal footing for both parents. Equality in Child Custody: 50/50 Timesharing Presumption What does the 50/50 timesharing presumption really mean? Simply, the presumption for 50/50 timesharing serves as a guideline for family courts in Florida, when determining how separated or divorced parents will divide time with their children. The idea is that both parents are assumed...
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