Tag Archives: Best Interest of Child
The Best Interests of the Child: What Is (and Is Not) Included
In the state of Florida, child custody determinations are made according to the best interests of the child. But what are the best interests of the child? Given that these interests can vary on a case-by-case basis and that reasonable minds can differ regarding what most benefits a given child, the standard can be… Read More »
Forensics and the Best Interests of the Child
In the state of Florida, courts place children and form parenting plans for divorced or separated parents based on the “best interests of the child” standard. There are several factors courts use to investigate what these interests are and how they will best be served. One newer method is to consult a forensic expert… Read More »
When Parents Disagree, Who Decides?
The case of a Florida mother who went into hiding to prevent her four-year-old son’s circumcision is headed to federal court. The case raises the question of who decides when parents, operating under a shared parenting plan, disagree on what is, and is not, in their child’s best interests. Shared Decision Making under a… Read More »
