When can a child decide which parent to live with in Florida? In Florida, there is no specific age at which a child can unilaterally decide which parent they want to live with. The court ultimately decides custody arrangements based on the best interests of the child. However, as children get older and more mature, [...]
Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 775 Shared Parental Responsibility after Establishment of Paternity, and the new law went into effect July 1. The changes made by this new law include: Changes to Section 742.011, Florida Statutes The title previously read "Proceedings for determination of Paternity". The provision now reads: "Proceedings for determination of paternity, rights [...]
This month, Governor DeSantis signed House Bill 1301 (“HB 1301”) – Parenting and Time-Sharing of Minor Children. In Summary HB 1301, effective July 1, 2023, revised Section 61.13, Florida Statutes, including the following significant changes: This new law removes the requirement of a showing of “unanticipated” changes of circumstances from consideration of a modification of [...]
Modification or Supplemental Proceedings in Family Law Cases Modification or supplemental proceedings in divorce refer to legal processes that allow either party in a divorce case to request changes or additions to the original divorce decree. These proceedings typically occur when circumstances have significantly changed since the divorce was finalized, and the parties seek to [...]
Parenting Plans and Time-Sharing in Divorce Divorce can be highly complicated, especially in matters concerning children. If your divorce involves children, you should speak to an Orlando family law attorney to discuss your situation and determine the best custody arrangement in your case. For the purpose of this blog, let's explore Parenting Plans and time-sharing [...]
Parenting Plans & Time-Sharing Arrangements in Florida Florida parenting plans and time-sharing aren’t one-size-fits-all. The time-sharing schedule that works for a family will depend on their specific circumstances, including, but not limited to, the age(s) of the child(ren), the distances between the parents’ homes, and the wishes of the parties involved. There are, however, a [...]
Child Time-sharing in Florida Child custody, or what is now statutorily referred to as “time-sharing,” is the amount of time a parent shares with their child(ren), generally measured in overnights. It can be called visitation or custody, but in Florida, the proper terminology is time-sharing, and it should be reflected in a written parenting plan [...]
The Right Parenting Plan Can Make All the Difference During the Holidays The holiday schedule in a parenting plan is a portion of the visitation schedule that addresses where your children will be for each holiday. When co-parents are getting along, it’s easy for them to think that they don’t need to create a detailed [...]
