Category Archives: Child Custody
How Do Courts Determine Custody in a Divorce in Florida?
Are you a parent of young kids or teenagers going through a divorce in Florida? Custody and visitation are going to be a big part of your case. You may be wondering: How do courts determine custody rights? The short answer is Florida is a “best interests of the child” state. Here, our Boca… Read More »
Your Guide to Ex Parte Child Custody Petitions in Florida
Are you a divorced or separated parent who is concerned about the health and safety of your child? If your co-parent is putting your kid at risk, it could be time to seek an emergency custody order on an ex parte basis. Within this article, our Boca Raton child custody attorneys highlight the key… Read More »
Do Parents Testify in a Child Custody Case in Florida?
Are you going through a custody dispute in South Florida? It is crucial that you know the steps to take to protect your parental rights. You may be wondering: Will I testify in my custody case? While the answer depends on a number of specific case-specific factors—parents often do testify if a custody case… Read More »
What to Know About the New Changes to Child Time-Sharing in Florida (An Automatic Presumption for 50/50 Time-Sharing)
Custody and visitation are key issues for divorcing/separating parents. Recently, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a reform bill that changes child time-sharing in our state. Under the new law, Florida will presume that a 50-50 time-sharing split is inherently in the best interest of the child. Notably, it is a rebuttable presumption. Here, our Boca… Read More »
