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…
If you are divorced in Florida and want to move out of state with your child, you must have that one big question in your mind: “Can I legally move without losing custody or getting in trouble with the court?” The answer depends on Florida’s relocation law, found in Statute 61.13001. In 2026, the core…
If your spouse refuses to follow a parenting plan in Florida, you are not helpless. Under Florida Statute 61.13, courts have clear enforcement authority, and judges are using it. Here is what parents in Florida are really asking when it happens, and what law actually allows you to do so. A Parenting Plan Is A…
Yes, you can modify alimony and child support in Florida after divorce, but only if you can show that there’s been a real and significant change in your situation that makes it fair to change the original order. Let’s get into how and why. Divorce orders are supposed to give you a sense of stability,…
Florida divorce is changing at high speed, and the couples divorcing there are opting towards a simpler and amiable means of ending their marriage. This option is known as an uncontested divorce, and it is becoming one of the most popular options. It is less stressful, time-saving, and it helps the two partners to move…
Divorce is hard. Co-parenting after divorce can be even harder. But it does not have to be a battle. You can raise happy kids, even from two homes. The key is to keep peace and stay focused on the child. Let’s look at how to co-parent without constant fights. 1. Put the Kids First This…
For many years, Florida law favored mothers when it came to child custody. Unmarried fathers had to fight in court to establish their rights. But things have changed. The Good Dad Act is a step towards equal parental rights for unmarried fathers. It allows them to be recognized as natural guardians of their children without…