If your ex breaks the child-custody exchange rules under a Florida plan, don’t try to get even or change the schedule yourself. The parenting plan remains a court order, and both parents must follow it. Instead, you can keep a record of what happened, check what the parenting plan actually says, and handle the overall…
Even though many people know that not all marriages last, most couples get married with the hope that their relationship will last a lifetime. Florida’s marriage and divorce rates have changed over the years, but it is still very common for one spouse to want a divorce and the other to want to stay married. …
If you are not managing the finances during your marriage, it does not mean you will lose all your share in a Florida divorce. Even if you never handled the bank accounts, paid the bills, or checked financial statements, Florida law requires both spouses to fully disclose their finances. In most cases, each spouse should…
Social media can have a big impact on a divorce case in Florida, even if you don’t realize it. Anything that you post, share, like, or comment on can be used as evidence in court. So, if you are going through a divorce or think one might happen soon, you need to be careful about…
If you just received a divorce court order in Florida and believe that the decision is wrong, you must be wondering whether it is possible to appeal right away. The answer depends on whether the order is considered “final” or “non-final.” You can appeal some nonfinal orders before the case ends, but others cannot be…
Child support and child custody laws can be complicated. But one thing’s for sure: the court’s main focus is the best interests of the children. Every family situation is different, so there is no single rule that works for everyone in Florida. The conditions especially apply to the parenting schedules or child support. A common…
Florida Senate Bill 1128 can speed up the custody hearing after filing a divorce or parenting case. In Feb 2026, the bill moved forward in committee. It requires family courts to hold temporary custody hearings within 30 days after a parent files a custody petition. Judges would also have to issue a written decision within…
Have you recently lost your job? We know how disturbing it can be, especially if you are a parent. The very first thought you get is how you will continue to support your children financially. And that’s very common and true. The stress can become even worse if you are also going through a custody…
Losing contact with your grandchildren can be painful and stressful for the grandparents. After any event such as death, divorce, or other family changes, parents usually decide to limit or stop visits. It usually makes grandparents think about whether a parent can legally prevent them from seeing their grandchild. In Florida law, the term “grandparent”…
Whenever a Florida family law case involves children, child support is usually a part of the case. Florida law depends on the idea that both parents should financially support their child wherever needed. Most parents get confused by Florida’s child support rules. These include financial affidavits, support guidelines, and income withholding orders. Child support in…