What’s the Least Expensive Way to Get Divorced in Florida?
The cheapest way to get divorced in Florida is usually to reach a complete agreement with your spouse and file an uncontested divorce without litigating disputed issues. We like to call this “The Kitchen Table” method in our consults. Some couples qualify for simplified dissolution, while others can reduce costs by negotiating...
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How Florida Law Treats Married vs. Unmarried Fathers Differently
Florida automatically recognizes a mother’s husband as the child’s legal father, while an unmarried father must establish paternity. Once paternity is established, an unmarried father becomes a natural guardian with parental rights and responsibilities, although he may still need a parenting plan to secure enforceable time-sharing terms.
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How Does Mediation Work in Florida Family Law Cases?
Mediation in a Florida family law case is a process in which a neutral mediator helps the parties discuss disputed issues and try to reach an agreement without having a judge decide them. The mediator does not make decisions for you, and if you cannot resolve every issue, the remaining disputes...
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Can a Parent Lose Custody for Interfering With Time-sharing?
Yes.
First, let’s be clear about what “custody” means. Florida law has stopped using “custody” and instead divides “custody” into the time a parent is prescribed to have with their child (“time-sharing”) and what say a parent has in making decisions about their child’s life (“parental responsibility”). In Florida,...
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What Counts as a “Substantial Change in Circumstances” for Custody in Florida?
A “substantial change in circumstances” for custody in Florida means a significant and material change that affects your child’s well-being and has occurred since the last court order. Courts focus on whether the change is serious enough to justify modifying the parenting plan and whether the proposed change supports your child’s best...
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Can You Modify Child Support When Income Changes?
Yes, you can modify child support in Florida when income changes, but only if the change is substantial, material, and ongoing. The court must also find that the adjustment would significantly affect the current support amount.
When your financial situation changes, whether due to a job loss, a promotion,...
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What Happens if Your Co-Parent Wants to Relocate With the Child in Florida?
If your co-parent wants to relocate more than 50 miles away with your child in Florida, they must obtain your written consent or a court order before moving. Without one of those, the relocation is not legally permitted, and you have the right to object and ask the court to decide whether...
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How Do Courts Handle Parenting Schedules When Parents Can’t Agree?
When parents cannot agree on a parenting schedule, Florida courts step in to create a plan focused on the child’s best interests. Judges rely on state law, information from both parents, and sometimes professional input to set a schedule that promotes stability, safety, and consistent involvement from each parent. These disputes are...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paternity and Time-Sharing Arrangements
Paternity and time-sharing determine who is legally recognized as a child’s parent and how parenting time is divided in Florida. Once paternity is established, parents can assert legal rights and responsibilities, including time-sharing, decision-making authority, and child support.
If you have questions about paternity or parenting time, the process...
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The Cost of Divorce & Lower Cost DIY Divorces
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The goal of any firm is to make divorce as simple and painless as possible so clients can move on with their lives. The divorce process requires considering a number of factors, including division...
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