Category Archives: Child Custody
Relocating a Child Under a Florida Time Sharing Agreement
Child custody cases can be tough and confusing for everyone involved. In order to help ease some of that confusion, here is some information on what needs to occur in order to relocate a child in or after a child custody case in Florida. A New Set of Written Agreements In order for one… Read More »
New US Law: Rape Survivor Custody Act
Rape is easily among the most controversial topics you can talk about, and even though it’s a serious issue that is very deserving of discussion, even acknowledging its existence makes many people uncomfortable. Well, fortunately, there’s been a legal development involving the issue of rape that should have everybody cheering, despite its taboo status…. Read More »
Alimony and Custody Laws Face Big Changes
2 years ago, a bill was introduced that would change alimony laws completely. Permanent alimony (monthly payments forever) would be completely removed, payments would decrease over time (eventually stopping altogether), short-term marriages would not be eligible for alimony at all, and several other changes. Critics cried foul, saying that the bill was especially harmful… Read More »
Child Custody Mistakes to Avoid
Some divorces are knock-out, drag-down fights from start to finish. Others are amicable, friendly, and agreeable. Regardless of the situation, it is crucial that the divorce paperwork explicitly spell out child custody and visitation arrangements if there are children involved, because things change. Trusting your ex-spouse to “just do the right thing” is a… Read More »
Both Parents Equally Important in a Child’s Life
When it comes to child custody and parenting time agreements, there was once a time when family courts favored the mother over the father. Now, though, St. Johns County Judge John Alexander wants parents to know that things are different. He is taking a fairly hardline approach to the subject, as well. He not… Read More »
Why Parenting Plans are Important in Divorce
The children come first. That’s a saying that we hear scattered throughout news articles, commercials, pop culture, public service announcements, and in discussions with friends and family. What does it really mean, though? Well, in the context of recent legislation passed in Florida, it means that parenting plans can be decided by the court… Read More »
Spotted in Florida? Child Missing in Angry Cape Cod Breakup
It very well may be the understatement of the century to say that breakups can get nasty, but for one Massachusetts man, his break-up took the worst turn possible, and he is turning to social media to help him make things right. Jeff Leonard and the mother of his child, Shannon Reckner, used to… Read More »
Scott Stapp, Singer of Creed, Faces Divorce and Custody Battle
Once upon a time, the radio hits of the band Creed were more or less ubiquitous. With #1 songs such as “Higher” and “With Arms Wide Open,” the Creed’s albums have sold over 25 million copies, and have spent more than 52 weeks (cumulatively) in the #1 spot. During the late 90s and early… Read More »
But Who Pays for College?
If you find yourself in a divorce, you undoubtedly have a myriad questions floating around in your head: When will this process be over? What happens with our kids? When our assets are divided, will I get what I want? Which family members will pick sides? Will I be financially stable after? Should I… Read More »
Do Not Lie to a Family Court Judge
It seems like it’s a pretty common-sense idea to not lie to a judge, but one Florida woman was willing to take the risk when it came to her children. Unfortunately, the judge discovered the lie, and she is now facing a 5-year perjury sentence. In the incidence in question, the woman was found… Read More »