Last updated: July 2026 Separation is causing serious stress to families across Florida, especially when parties involved have to settle child relocation issues. It is a burden to the couple and, most especially, the children. Relocation questions tend to come up at the worst possible time — a job offer with a start date already…
Parenting after divorce or separation is never easy. For families in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, distance, work schedules, or safety concerns can make in‑person parenting time difficult. That’s where virtual visitation comes in. This article provides an overview of how virtual visitation can supplement parenting time in Florida. For comprehensive legal advice, call Attorney…
Divorce is a legal matter that involves a lot of financial settlements, one of which is child support. Things change and circumstances can happen, however, that can make a formerly established child support amount insufficient to pay for the needs of a child. At this point, one can take the matter to court and request…
Florida family law has seen a significant shift with the passage of new legislation that changes how courts approach parenting plans. As of 2023, judges now begin with the assumption that equal time-sharing between parents is in a child’s best interest. This update affects divorce, paternity, and custody cases statewide. For parents, this change can…
The custody of a child depends on the status of the parents, whether they are married or not. In the state of Florida, it is assumed that at the birth of a child, if the mother is married, then the father of the child is the husband even without court order paternity acknowledgment. This means…
Child support is a legal obligation that both parents have to provide for their children’s basic needs, such as housing, food, medical care, and education. When a court orders one parent to pay child support to the other parent, they must comply with the terms and conditions of the order. Failing to pay child support is a serious offense…
When a child can no longer receive appropriate care for certain reasons, Florida courts can step in to keep the child safe. Understanding the process of minor guardianship and how it works in the state can make the difference between a smooth transition and a prolonged legal battle. Read on to learn what to expect.…
About Child Support Child support is one of the important matters involved in an ongoing divorce case. It is defined as the payment given by one of the divorcing spouses to the other to fund the child’s needs. Child support payment is very beneficial to the recipient kids as it helps pay for education, medical…
When parents divorce in Florida, the court often awards shared parental responsibility, meaning both parents must work together on major decisions affecting their child’s life—including their education. But what happens when divorced parents can’t agree on where their child should go to school? This is a common post-divorce challenge. Whether it’s a disagreement over public…
Undergoing separation and divorce is a tough time for the couple and especially the children. However, when relationships do not work out, couples usually turn to the divorce process. And once the separation is considered, child support now enters the decision table. So who pays for child support in Florida? Any child support attorney can tell you…