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What To Do (and Not To Do) When Your Former Spouse Refuses to Follow Custody Orders
The most difficult part of divorce, for most individuals, is the fact that they now have to split up their time with their children. Child custody agreements are difficult for parents to come to, as each parent feels that he or she deserves more time with the children than the other. However, while most… Read More »
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 »
Requirements for the Termination of Parental Rights
The termination of parental rights is a very serious matter, and can be done in only very limited circumstances. Because Florida courts generally believe that parenting from both parents is in the best interests of the child, to the greatest extent practical, the bar for the termination of parental rights is very high and… Read More »
Gender Bias in Custody?
Divorce can be a stressful process, and is even more stressful when there are children involved. Both parents may feel a strong right to primary custody. But there is a longstanding understanding that women are more likely than men to receive primary custody or a more favorable custody order. Is that true? Trends are… Read More »
Parenting through Divorce
Divorce can certainly throw a wrench into parenting, particularly if the divorce is particularly contentious or complicated. For many divorcing parents, settling property disputes, drafting an agreement, and going to court can seem like the most logical priorities because they obviously involve the parties’ legal interests. But it would be a mistake for divorcing… Read More »
Physical? Legal? Joint? Sole? Child Custody Terminology
Determining child custody can be one of the most contentious parts of the divorce process. And like many other aspects of the divorce process, individuals attempting to navigate the nuances of family law can feel that child custody is a littered minefield of legal jargon that does not seem to relate to the day-to-day… Read More »
Changes to Florida Divorce Laws
Florida law guides divorce between separating spouses in the state. However, recent concerns regarding alimony, child support, etc. have spurred Florida legislators to take another look at Florida divorce laws. Several proposals for changes to Florida divorce laws now sit patiently awaiting review in the Florida state legislature. What can you expect as a… Read More »
What are the “Best Interests of the Child” – and Who Decides?
In child custody cases, courts typically rely on the notion of “the best interests of the child,” sometimes known as the best interests standard. But what are a child’s best interests, and who gets to decide how they will be met? The short answer is that judges make decisions in divorce cases based on… Read More »
Child Custody and its Impact on Your Tax Return
With the start of the New Year, many people are beginning to prepare for tax time. But what many don’t realize is that your child custody agreement can have tax implications beyond simply which parent can claim the children as dependents. Child Tax Credits: Which Parent Can Claim Them? As we discussed in a… Read More »
