Sometimes people find themselves asking “what is a dependent child?” Many things to come to mind. Whether it be drugs, dependent on their parents, etc. However, there is a different kind of dependency that many people don’t understand. This post will help explain and clear up what dependency is in the eyes of the law...
A physically or mentally disabled child whose disability began prior to reaching the age of majority can bring a law suit for support against his parents at any time, because his parents remain responsible for support throughout their lives so long as the child’s disability remains. Here are two prominent cases in which child support...
Florida law specifies that parents are responsible for the financial support of their children until they reach the age of 18 or graduate from high school, whichever comes later. In certain circumstances, parents might agree to extend the period of financial support beyond this requirement or indefinitely. In a 2002, a Florida circuit court judge in the...
In today’s highly mobile society, it is common for people to relocate for any number of reasons. The most common reasons include economic opportunities, employment and relationships. However, relocation can be difficult when parents have time sharing with the children. Florida law specifies that a parent who desires to relocate more than 50 miles for a period...
High conflict custody cases may involve a court ordered parenting plan evaluation to assist the court in determining an appropriate parenting plan for the parties. The focus of the parenting plan evaluation is the best interests of the child or children. The evaluation is performed by an impartial qualified mental health professional and may involve psychological...
A recent article in the Tampa Tribune addressed a collaborative divorce where both parties agree to settle their divorce without having a judge decide any issues. Because the parties in a collaborative divorce setting must hire a shared financial expert and psychologist expert, as well as each party hiring their own collaborative law attorney, the price tag...
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