Some time ago, my client “Debra” came to me for assistance with her divorce. She had a 10-year-old child and was living with her parents after separating from her husband. Every divorce is unique, but hers would involve a child-related issue beyond figuring out child support and visitation. She had a transgender child, who had...
If you’re nearing the finish line of an uncontested divorce, you may soon be going to court for the final hearing. This is when you will appear before a family law judge and testify under oath. Knowing what to expect will help you be prepared and can help soothe your nerves if you’ve never been...
On a typical first visit to a divorce attorney, a parent often wants to talk primarily about which parent “gets the kids”. This is no longer correct thinking under current Florida divorce law. As discussed in a recent blog, the terms “custody” and “visitation” have been removed from the Florida divorce statutes. It is now...
A parenting plan is a critical component of any divorce involving children. As defined by Florida Statute 61.046(14), it is a document created to govern the relationship between the parents relating to decisions that must be made regarding the minor child. The parenting plan must include a time-sharing schedule for the parents and the child....
Under Florida law, the divorce court may appoint a guardian ad litem to assist the court in determining the best interests of the children in child-related divorce and post-judgment cases. The role of the guardian ad litem is not to advocate for either parent’s position, but to act in the child’s best interest. Florida Statutes,...
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