Handovers are an essential part of time-sharing arrangements, but they can often be challenging. Two parents who have divorced may hardly come into physical contact with each other except when they exchange their child, so it is easy for problems between them to spill...
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Child Custody
The factors that define a child’s best interests
In some cases, couples who are getting divorced simply agree to shared custody from the outset. They want to split both their physical and legal custody rights, and they will both still be involved with the child. But in other cases, couples do not agree. Maybe one...
Custody modifications can address a damaged parent/child dynamic
Florida custody modifications often follow a change in circumstances, such as a parent taking a new job or remarrying. However, other significant changes in family dynamics could also make a modification necessary. If there is a strained relationship between one...
What are good faith reasons to relocate after divorce?
Relocating is often possible after parents divorce, but it can be complicated. When a court has already approved a child custody order, they may need to modify it before they relocate so that they do not violate the terms, which generally don’t allow relocation...
What role does a guardian ad litem play in high-net-worth cases?
You built your success on strategy and control even in a divorce. Now a court-appointed stranger is scrutinizing your life as a parent. When a guardian ad litem (GAL) steps into your high-net-worth custody case, it can feel like an intrusion. This independent advocate...
3 times a custody order modification may be necessary
Detailed, thorough custody orders outline time-sharing arrangements and the division of parental authority. Frequently, parents can follow the terms of a custody order until their children become adults. Occasionally, family situations change significantly, making a...
What happens in a birdnesting custody arrangement?
Divorcing parents who have enjoyed a comfortable marriage have many options when they separate or divorce. The end of a high-asset marriage may lead to a unique custody arrangement. Parents with enough income to cover housing expenses may be able to offer their...
3 things to consider if sharing the nanny after divorce
Divorce can create a great deal of instability for children, so it is often recommended that parents keep certain other people in the children’s lives where possible. For instance, it can help to allow the child to stay at the same school so they can continue with...
Do high-income, high-demand careers affect custody orders?
It is common for married couples to divide household responsibilities unevenly. Especially once they have children, one spouse may focus on the home and the family, while the other seeks to advance their career and maximize their earning potential. If the spouses...
How do parents modify their final custody orders?
Custody orders in Florida awarding parental authority and time-sharing to parents are the result of either cooperation or litigation. In either scenario, once the courts approve the final custody order, parents generally need to comply with the terms it includes. As...