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…
If you are involved in a child custody case in Florida, and your ex-partner accuses you of substance abuse, you are not alone. Claims about drug use are very common in family law cases. Sometimes they are even true, and other times they are made for a strategic reason. Here, you need to know that…
In Florida, parents are legally required to financially support their children. That is why child support is usually ordered after a divorce. Florida calculates child support using the Income Shares Model, which considers both parents’ incomes to determine the total support amount. Each parent is then responsible for a share of that amount depending on…
Did you know that 1 in 31 children aged 8 years has Autism Spectrum Disorder? About 1 in 6 children aged 3-17 years is diagnosed with a developmental disability. When a child has special needs, a standard parenting plan is not enough. These cases need a far more stable approach that clearly highlights medical care…
Child custody orders are also known as “parenting plans” in Florida. These plans stay the same for a long time, but the court knows that life and situations can change for both parents and children. When it happens, any parent can ask the court to update the agreement. It can even include changes to the…
When summer approaches, the divorced parents in Florida should review their child custody and visitation schedules. You can actually create a checklist to ensure a smooth and fun summer break for your child. Routine-based and structured school days are different from the summer breaks. Those extended breaks bring unique challenges, especially for relocation. So, what…