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Category Archives: Child Custody

How to Modify a Time Sharing Schedule after a Divorce

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Divorce is toughest on the children. They are forced to adapt to a new schedule of being shuttled back and forth and usually end up living in two different homes. With all of this change, it’s important for your child’s life to have as much stability as possible. That’s why modifying a time sharing… Read More »

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What is the DCF and What is a DCF Case

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The DFC is the Department of Children and Families in Florida. Any child abuse, abandonment and neglect must be reported to the DFC. The DFC works in the best interest of the children to make sure their homes are safe and to place them somewhere that is safe if they are in any danger…. Read More »

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What Are Included in Grandparent Rights

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Divorce not only impacts a couple’s immediate family; it can also impact a grandparent’s ability to see their grandchildren. Grandparents have the right to be granted custody of their grandchildren or even court-mandated visitation with their grandchildren. Legislation has been put into place over the past 35 years to ensure that grandparents do have… Read More »

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What is the Legal Process of Divorce in Florida?

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The state of Florida attempts to make the divorce process as simple and as stress free as possible. Divorce is never easy, so it is important to understand the entire process before you go through it. This article will take you through the steps that should be completed during the process of a divorce. It… Read More »

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Should I Choose an Aggressive Custody Lawyer?

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Legal battles over children are never easy. Acting in the best interest of the child is always the first priority. But how do you decide if you need an aggressive custody lawyer? The answer usually lies in your situation and can usually be answered easily. But there are a few things you should consider… Read More »

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What Determines my Child Visitation Rights as a Father?

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Divorce can be a trying time on families. Having to divide custody in a way that everyone agrees on can be difficult and may not always result in the best outcome. So how do you define your rights to custody and visitation as a father? In the state of Florida there’s several ways to… Read More »

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Legal Differences Between Voluntary and Contested Relocation with Children

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In today’s economy it has become increasingly common for people to relocate for stable jobs and other financial support. This can become difficult for divorced people who share custody of their children. If a divorced couple that shares custody of their children needs to relocate over 50 miles away from the other parent, a… Read More »

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Who Claims the Dependent on Taxes if Parents Have Equal Time Sharing

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Sharing custody of a child often leads divorced parents to wonder which parent gets to claim their child on their taxes. Luckily there are federal laws in place that make determining which parent gets a tax break much easier. How a dependence tax deduction is determined Even when parents have shared custody, it rarely… Read More »

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Lawmakers Try to Get Approval for Another Alimony Overhaul

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Florida lawmakers are, again, trying to push a bill past Governor Rick Scott that will overhaul the current child support standards. This is the second time the lawmakers are trying to get Governor Rick Scott to approve this alimony bill. Changing How Time-Sharing in Florida is Determined The new bill includes a large section… Read More »

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Can my Child Testify in my Divorce Case?

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If you’ve experienced the unfortunate situation of divorce, you know the many difficult stages to the court case there are. Besides the pain of the actual relationship separation, there also has to be a decision on property division and most difficult of all, child custody. If you are currently entering or involved in a… Read More »

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