Family Law

Child custody arrangements are often based on long-term stability, but life can be unpredictable. When emergencies or major life changes occur, a temporary custody modification may be necessary to protect a child's well-being. These short-term changes do not replace...

For divorced co-parents, custody (known as “time-sharing” in Florida) and/or child support can be a constant source of friction. Unfortunately, the children are often the ones who suffer the most – even when parents think they’re only trying to protect them and do...

In Florida, parents who share custody need to establish a time-sharing arrangement. They determine an overall breakdown of parenting time and also a schedule for special days, such as holidays and birthdays. Both parents have a responsibility to follow the...

There’s nothing like summertime on the Florida Panhandle. Sun, sand and beaches beckon, but divorced and separated Destin parents may be gearing up for the first summer apart from their children. Summer custody plans can be challenging to wrangle with your co-parent....

As a divorced parent, you likely have a child custody arrangement on file. If you want to relocate or move, you may need to ask for that custody order to be modified. Exchanging the children on the same schedule may not work if you’re moving to another city or another...

Custody arrangements in Florida are referred to as “parenting plans”. These are legally binding agreements that outline parental rights and visitation times.  While parenting plans are legally binding, that doesn’t mean they are set in stone. Parenting plans can be...

Co-parenting can be challenging, but it is important for the well-being of your children and the health of your relationship with your ex-partner. Whether you’re newly separated or have been co-parenting for years, developing effective communication and collaboration...

Parental alienation is defined as a phenomenon that usually occurs after a divorce, in which one parent tries to undermine the relationship between the child and their other parent. This behavior usually begins subtly, and often it is not identified until significant...

Trying to share custody in Florida can be difficult for divorced or separated parents. They have to negotiate a time-sharing schedule that gives both of them access to the children. They also have to establish a system that allows them to share decision-making...

You often hear of couples staying together because they think it's better for their children. But that's not always a good reason to remain in an unhappy marriage. Sometimes, divorcing can improve everyone's lives. Here are a couple of reasons. An unhappy marriage can...